CMHC, East Indiana AHEC Hosting Mental Health Careers Day June 8

The summer program is designed for high school students and graduating seniors.

Community Mental Health Center, Inc., Lawrenceburg, and the East Indiana Area Health Education Center (EI-AHEC), Batesville, are hosting a Mental Health Careers Day on Friday, June 8, in Lawrenceburg.

This summer program is designed for high school students as well as 2018 graduating seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in mental health.

During this daylong program, participants will:

• Visit and tour service treatment environments
• Participate in a Question & Answer session with mental health professionals
• Gain exposure to a wide variety of mental health career pathways
• Take part in suicide prevention training
• Learn about wellness and self-care
• Experience a variety of hands-on activities

Deadline to register for the event is Thursday, April 26. Interested students may register at the East Indiana Area Health Education Center’s website at www.eiahec.org. Look for information on Pipeline Programs/Summer Program on the EI-AHEC website or find a link to information on EI-AHEC’s Facebook page. Program cost is $20, and program participation includes lunch and a T-shirt.

Further details about the event, including its location, will be sent to registered participants as the event date approaches.

Questions about the program may be directed to Jenny Koors at Jenny.Koors@eiahec.org and to Amanda Sheeley at Amanda.Sheeley@cmhcinc.org.

All CMHC services are provided without regard to race, religion, disability, gender, color, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, political belief, status as a veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.