Speakers Bureau & Trainings
Free educational presentations for your organization — plus ASIST, QPR Gatekeeper, and Mental Health First Aid trainings. Our professional staff share expertise on mental health, substance use, stress, domestic violence, stigma, and more.
Raising awareness one community at a time
The South Central Alabama Mental Health Speakers Bureau was developed to educate the public and raise awareness about mental health and substance abuse disorders. Our professional staff are available to share knowledge on a variety of topics and can often tailor a presentation to address a specific need — such as response to an incident or coping with stress in the workplace. As a United Fund/United Way agency, this service is provided at no charge to the community. We are available to present at wellness fairs, schools, colleges, churches, civic groups, and businesses.
- No charge for any Speakers Bureau presentation or QPR training
- Topics tailored to your specific group, need, or incident response
- Available for wellness fairs, schools, colleges, churches, civic groups, and businesses
- Rapid response available for presentations following an accident or incident
What we offer
Depression & Mental Health
Understanding depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions — and how to get help. Available for any community group.
Stress Management
Practical strategies for managing stress in daily life, the workplace, or school settings.
Overcoming Stigma
Addressing the stigma surrounding mental health and substance use to encourage help-seeking behaviors.
Domestic Violence
Awareness, recognition, and response to domestic violence in homes and communities.
QPR Gatekeeper Training
Question, Persuade, and Refer — 3 steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Can be completed in as little as one hour. No cost.
ASIST — Suicide Intervention
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training: a 2-day workshop for anyone 16+ to learn how to assist those at risk. Cost varies by site.
Three levels of
suicide intervention
training.
SCAMHC offers three nationally recognized suicide intervention training formats — from a one-hour gatekeeper course to a full two-day skills workshop — so any individual or organization can find the right level of preparation.
Training formats
Choose the training that fits your group:
- QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) — 1-hour gatekeeper course, no cost, open to anyone
- Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) — 8-hour evidence-based course for adults or youth, no cost
- ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) — 2-day intensive, anyone 16+, cost varies by site
Scheduling is simple
To request a speaker or schedule a training, call Staci Wilson at 334-428-5044 or complete the Speakers Bureau Request Form. A minimum of two weeks' notice is preferred — though we respond quickly when a community incident requires immediate support. There is no charge for Speakers Bureau presentations or QPR training.
