TRADES Mental Health Mentor & Advocate™

Service Description

TRADES Mental Health Mentor & Advocate Certification™ Building Stronger Minds. Safer Jobsites. Stronger Together. The TRADES Mental Health Mentor & Advocate Certification™ is a one-day, trade-specific certification designed to equip individuals with the knowledge, confidence, and practical tools needed to recognize mental health concerns, support others through difficult situations, and help connect individuals to appropriate resources. Participants will learn how to identify behavioral changes, have supportive conversations, understand suicide awareness, create mental health safety plans, and contribute to a workplace culture where people feel safe speaking up and seeking support. The training also emphasizes healthy boundaries and self-care for those serving in advocacy and mentorship roles. This certification is ideal for tradespeople, laborers, operators, apprentices, foremen, superintendents, project managers, safety professionals, business owners, organizational leaders, and anyone who feels called to support, encourage, and advocate for others. Developed and facilitated by Katie Anderson, Founder of Healing with Katie, and supported through collaboration with Cedar Creek Hospital, this certification bridges the gap between workplace support and professional mental health resources while helping build stronger individuals, safer workplaces, and healthier communities. Upon successful completion, participants will receive their Certified TRADES Mental Health Mentor & Advocate™ Certificate. TIME: 9am to 3pm Location: 3645 E. Jolly RD, Suite A. Lansing MI 48910 Participants Availability Space: 20