Mental Health Awareness Training - MHAT

10/12/2026

📣 TWO FREE VIRTUAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FROM NLBHA!

💚 Mental health awareness begins with understanding, education, and action! Recognizing the effects of trauma, understanding how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) influence mental health, and learning practical ways to respond are essential to strengthening prevention efforts and supporting individual and community well-being. As part of our ongoing Mental Health Awareness Training (MHAT) initiative, the National Latino Behavioral Health Association (NLBHA) invites you to participate in two FREE virtual trainings designed to increase knowledge, strengthen professional skills, and promote informed responses to mental health needs.

🟣 1. Atención Basada en el Trauma: Fundamentos en la Práctica
Trauma-Informed Care: Foundations in Practice

📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026
⏰ 9:00–10:30 AM Mountain Time
🌐 Presented virtually in Spanish
🎤 Trainer: Enrique López-Escalera, JCL, STL, LMSW

Learn about the six foundational principles of trauma-informed care and how to apply them to strengthen professional practices, improve provider-patient relationships, and support individuals affected by trauma.

🔗 Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ON8tJRQ3QZy-6NmOqijISg

🟣 2. ACEs & Community Resilience: Understanding Trauma and Toxic Stress

📅 Tuesday, October 27, 2026
⏰ 9:00–10:30 AM Mountain Time
🌐 Presented virtually in English
🎤 Trainer: Lucila Beaton, LISW-CP/S, LCSW, LCSWC

Explore how Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) influence brain development, stress responses, and long-term health. Learn practical strategies to strengthen resilience and support community members and crisis responders.

🔗 Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/j3rEQUvdSGuucXTLZjSraw

🎓 Earn 1.5 Continuing Education (CE) credits per training!

NLBHA is a NAADAC Approved Education Provider ( #185072). Acceptance of credits depends on applicable licensing or certification requirements.

📩 Questions? Contact [email protected]

✨ Both trainings are FREE! Register today and share these opportunities with first responders, colleagues, educators, prevention professionals, healthcare providers, and community partners.

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08/17/2026

📣 FREE VIRTUAL TRAINING THIS THURSDAY!

Join the National Latino Behavioral Health Association’s Mental Health Awareness Training (MHAT) Program for:

Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care: Foundations in Practice

📅 Thursday, August 20, 2026
⏰ 9:00–10:30 a.m. Mountain Time
💻 Live virtual training in English
🎓 1.5 CEUs available
💲 No cost to participate

Presented by Dr. J. Rocky Romero, LMSW, this 90-minute introductory session will explore the six core principles of trauma-informed care: safety, trust, connection, collaboration, empowerment, and cultural responsiveness.

Participants will learn how trauma can affect behavior, engagement, and health outcomes while gaining practical strategies to strengthen provider-patient relationships, minimize distress, promote autonomy, and begin building trauma-informed organizations.

Register today:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/V5kY4qm4Si2NNY_UtIdl9Q

NLBHA is a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, Provider #185072.

07/06/2026

🌟 FREE Virtual MHAT Training in Spanish! 🌟

Rompiendo el Estigma
Una revisión de las barreras y enfoques culturalmente fundamentados para servir a poblaciones hispanas/latinas

Join the National Latino Behavioral Health Association (NLBHA) for a FREE 90-minute virtual training designed for behavioral health professionals, counselors, social workers, peer support specialists, healthcare providers, educators, and anyone serving Hispanic and Latino communities. Breaking the Stigma!

📅 Thursday, July 9, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM (Mountain Time)
💻 Virtual Training (Spanish)
🎓 Earn 1.5 FREE NAADAC Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

What You'll Learn

✔ Explore cultural concepts of distress within Hispanic and Latino communities
✔ Understand the role of cultural expressions in behavioral health treatment
✔ Review culturally informed approaches to working with Latino/Hispanic clients
✔ Apply ethical considerations in rural behavioral health practice
✔ Strengthen your ability to provide culturally informed, person-centered care

Featured Presenter: Enrique López-Escalera, JCL, STL, LMSW

With more than 25 years of experience serving communities throughout southern New Mexico, Enrique brings expertise in behavioral health, spiritual counseling, and culturally grounded approaches to care. As a bilingual and bicultural professional with advanced degrees in Social Work, Canon Law, Theology, and Philosophy, he is known for making complex concepts practical, engaging, and immediately applicable.

✨ Registration is FREE!https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/XYIMHyk6Rv-5npnef2OZgA

For additional information, contact:
Dr. Susie Villalobos
📧 [email protected]

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