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🧠 Be the Reason Someone Gets Help. Be the Voice That Saves a Life.
Mental health matters — and you can be part of the solution. Whether you're a student, first responder, or community member, JCS is offering free, life-saving mental health trainings that empower you to make a difference.
💙 About the Program
Jewish Community Services of South Florida, through a federally funded SAMHSA grant, has partnered with Miami Dade College and Miami Dade Fire Rescue to provide evidence-based mental health awareness trainings. These include:
- Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR): A 2-hour suicide prevention gatekeeper training.
- Mental Health First Aid (MHFA): An 8-hour course that teaches how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders.
Trainings are available on-campus by request (ideal for student clubs) or through community sessions offered via webinar or in-person at Miami Dade Fire Rescue Headquarters in Doral.
🙋♂️ Ways You Can Volunteer or Participate
- Attend a QPR or MHFA training to become a mental health advocate
- Host a training through your student club or organization
- Volunteer with JCS in other areas like:
- 🍎 Food Bank Services
- 👵 Senior Support Programs
- 🧤 Community Outreach Events
✅ Requirements
- Open to college students, first responders, and community members
- No prior experience needed — just a willingness to learn and help
- For volunteering (non-training), sign-up may require creating a volunteer profile
📬 Get Involved or Sign Up
📧 Training Contact: Demian Laudisio – dlaudisio@jcsfl.org
🌐 Volunteer Opportunities: https://jcs-portal.goldenvolunteer.com/
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