Events and Trainings
We’re excited to offer a series of events dedicated to promoting mental health and wellbeing, reducing stigma, and connecting our communities to resources. Whether you're looking to deepen your understanding of mental health, learn practical ways to support others, or become certified in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), our upcoming sessions are designed to empower individuals and organizations alike.
Our certified MHFA courses teach participants how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health or substance use challenges. These interactive sessions equip you with the tools to provide initial support and connect people to appropriate care.
What you’ll learn:
- Common signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges
- How to approach, listen to, and support someone in crisis
- Steps to take in a mental health emergency
- Where to turn for professional help
Upcoming events and training
Event: My Sister Liv Film Screening and Community Panel
- Date: October 21, 2026
- Time: 6 p.m.
- Location: Temple Theatre | 201 N. Washington Ave. Saginaw, MI 48607
- Free to attend with registration (Ages 14+)
- Register here: https://givebutter.com/10-21-26-my-sister-liv
Event: Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
- Date: October 28, 2026
- Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Location: Grace A. Dow Memorial Library| 1710 W. St. Andrews Blvd., Midland, MI 48640
- Fee: $25 to cover materials and registration
- Who should attend: Any adult interested in learning more about how to identify and respond to someone who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge
- Register here: https://givebutter.com/102826_YMHFAtraining
Event: GLBR Mental Health Provider Summit: From Awareness to Action: Advancing Mental Health Across Systems
- Date: November 6, 2026
- Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Doors will open at 8:00 a.m.)
- Location: Saginaw Valley State University, Gilbertson Hall
- Fee: $75 (Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments are included)
- Who should attend: Master's and doctorate-level mental health professionals, interns, residents, psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, social workers, and primary care providers.
- 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM available
- CE and SCECH credits have been applied for and are pending
- Register here: https://givebutter.com/2026-glbr-mental-health-provider-summit
Event: Adult Mental Health First Aid Training, sponsored by Huntington Bank
- Date: November 17, 2026
- Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Location: Saginaw ISD Unity Hall | 3860 Fashion Square Blvd., Saginaw, MI 48603
- Fee: $25 to cover materials and registration
- Who should attend: Any adult interested in learning more about how to identify and respond to someone who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge
- Register here: https://givebutter.com/111726-adult-mental-health-first-aid-training
Event: Adult Mental Health First Aid Training, sponsored by McNally Family Foundation
- Date: December 9, 2026
- Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Location: Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at CMU | 1632 Stone St., Saginaw, MI 48602
- Fee: $25 to cover materials and registration
- Who should attend: Any adult interested in learning more about how to identify and respond to someone who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge
- Register here: https://givebutter.com/120926-amhfa-training
Save the Date: Lifting Our Voices Annual Fundraising Event
- Date: April 30, 2027
- Location: DoubleTree by Hilton in Bay City, Michigan
Contact Us
Dallas Rau, Director of Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Initiative at CMU Health
Email: rau1d@cmich.edu
Phone: 989-746-7610