“MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID” TRAINING COURSE

    We are proud to offer ”Mental Health First Aid” training to any individuals or organizations in our community.

    Whether you are a first responder, health care provider, teacher, social worker or community volunteer, “Mental Health First Aid” training teaches valuable skills to provide assistance should you encounter a person with a mental health problem or someone who is experiencing a mental health crisis.

    The training you receive will enable you to provide assistance and de-escalate a situation until help can arrive or until the crisis is resolved.

    Agency director, Lori Floyd, is a certified instructor for this course which is offered, free of charge, to groups, clubs or organizations of any size.

Rapid Re-Housing Program

Rapid re-housing programs provide temporary support services to help people experiencing homelessness move quickly into permanent housing. We can assist in finding accommodation through our Rapid Re-Housing program, providing long or short-term financial assistance and support to each individual to maintain housing.

Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)

Through TBRA, eligible clients will receive financial assistance with the first month’s rent, deposit, or short-term assistance to prevent eviction. Clients must live in Calhoun County (exceptions: Oxford and Ohatchee)

Housing Opportunity for People With AIDS (HOPWA)

This program allows those with an HIV+ diagnosis, who are struggling with housing and qualify for assistance to receive help with rent and utilities.

ENROLL ALABAMA

Residents of Northeast Alabama searching for affordable healthcare insurance through the government Marketplace can get help understanding the different plans. Field Navigator, Julie Hope, offers this FREE ASSISTANCE through our partnership with the Enroll Alabama project of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services,