Ohio State Marion Social Work Program Manager selected as 2023 Ohio Mental Health First Aid New Instructor of the Year
Cincinnati, OH (May 25, 2023): At the Ohio Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)Summit held earlier this month in Columbus, Teri Kinsway, Ohio State Marion Social Work Program Manager and School Social Work License Program Coordinator for Ohio State, was awarded the New MHFA Instructor of the Year for 2023.
Kinsway lives in Delaware, Ohio, and was first invited to become an adult instructor last year and then only after a few months, was invited to become a youth instructor as well. She has provided training for over 30 years on topics such as child abuse/neglect, parenting, building relationships, and working with people who are seeking help in problem-solving which made her a perfect fit to become a MHFA instructor.
About Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
Mental Health First Aid, an evidence-based program adopted by over twenty countries, is a rigorous training that teaches an individual how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. A hands-on training, participants learn to respond to an individual in need utilizing a five-step action plan. To date, over 3 million people across the country have been certified in Mental Health First Aid.
About Mental Health America of Northern Kentucky and Southwest Ohio (MHANKYSWOH)
Mental Health America is a private, non-profit organization serving individuals, families, professionals, lay persons, and communities in Northern Kentucky and Southwest Ohio. We are committed to preserving and strengthening the mental wellness of all individuals. We pride ourselves on educating the community with current research, best practice prevention techniques, and treatment and recovery options. www.mhankyswoh.org
About the Ohio MHFA Collaborative
Founded in 2019, the Ohio MHFA Collaborative is a group of passionate organizations, instructors, advocates and certified Mental Health First Aiders who envision MHFA training in every corner of Ohio. Currently, we have a Project Team spread across Ohio of 9 staff plus 89 contracted instructors in the MHFA Instructor Network. www.ohiomhfa.org
About Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
The mission of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services is to provide statewide leadership of a high-quality mental health and addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery system that is effective and valued by all Ohioans. Mental Health & Addiction Services Department | Ohio.gov | Official Website of the State of Ohio
Training Contacts
For more information or to see if your organization qualifies to host a MHFA training for 30 attendees, please visit Host a Class - Mental Health First Aid Ohio (ohiomhfa.org).