RECOGNIZE. ACT. SUPPORT
Mental Health
Readiness
Mental health challenges don't come with an instruction manual. Mental Health Readiness gives young people and the adults who support them practical tools to recognize when someone may be struggling, respond with confidence, and connect them to the help they need.
Adult & Youth Specific Courses Flexible Delivery Format In-Person or Virtual 90 Minutes
In 2023, I had the opportunity to collaborate with the Atlanta Area Council of Scouting America to develop Mental Health Readiness. Together, we created a program that brings practical, real-world mental health education into the spaces where young people learn, grow, build relationships, and turn to others for support.
Mental Health Readiness
TWO AUDIENCES. ONE MESSAGE.
FOR YOUTH: Confidence to Speak Up. Skills to Show Up.
Young people are often among the first to notice when a friend is struggling. This training helps them recognize concerns, understand the importance of speaking up, respond safely, and involve trusted adults rather than trying to handle serious situations alone.
FOR TRUSTED ADULTS: Be the Adult Who Knows What to Do.
Parents, volunteers, educators, mentors, and youth-serving professionals play a critical role in creating environments where young people feel safe asking for help. This training strengthens their ability to recognize concerns, respond with care, understand their responsibilities, and connect young people to appropriate support.
YOUTH READINESS
Age-appropriate mental health education focused on recognizing concerns, supporting peers safely, and connecting with trusted adults.
ADULT READINESS
Practical preparation for adults responsible for supporting young people, including recognizing warning signs, responding to concerns, and connecting youth with help.
FACILITATOR CERTIFICATION & LICENSE
For organizations interested in developing internal capacity to deliver Mental Health Readiness through an established training approach.
Mental Health Readiness is built around practical application.
The R.E.A.D.Y. Action Plan makes difficult conversations approachable, emphasizes appropriate action, and helps participants understand both the power and the limits of their role.
The goal isn't to turn young people into counselors or expect trusted adults to have every answer. It's to prepare more people to recognize when something isn't right, respond in a supportive way, and help someone reach the right support.