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    MHFA9 - Three States, Three Approaches: Collaborative Success in teen Mental Health First Aid Initiatives

    Sunday, May 4, 2025
    11:15 AM – 12:15 PM ET
    Location: 103A
    NASW CCB ACCME NY-SW NADAAC NBCC
    Presentation

    Description: This presentation will explore the unique teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) implementation models from three states—New Jersey, North Carolina, and Missouri. Each state applied tailored strategies to meet their local needs but shared knowledge, resources, and support with each other to enhance their programs.

    Learning Objectives:

    • Participants will evaluate how strategic partnerships and collaboration elevate program success and impact.
    • Participants will discover how to create support strategies by learning from established models and collaborative approaches for stronger tMHFA programs.
    • Participants will identify common challenges in tMHFA implementation and explore solutions to overcome barriers in various educational and community settings.

      Presenter - MHFA Summit(s)

    • AB

      Amy Bartels, M.Ed.

      Project Manager
      Missouri Institute of Mental Health
      St. Louis, Missouri

    • Jaime L. Angelini, MA, DRCC

      Statewide Director of Suicide Prevention, Crisis Response and Special Projects
      Mental Health Association in NJ
      Galloway, New Jersey

    • Amaris Gabrianna, MSW, LCSW

      School-Based MHFA Program Coordinator
      Behavioral Health Springboard, UNC-CH School of Social Work
      Mebane, North Carolina

    • RK

      Ruth Kaluski, MS, CRC, LMHC

      Statewide Director/Mental Health First Aid
      Mental Health Association in New Jersey
      Springfield, New Jersey

      • Moderator - MHFA Summit(s)

    • Donald Decker, LCSW

      National Trainet
      National Council
      Long Island City, New York