PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Fostering a Supportive and Caring Culture: Mental Health in the Workplace

With trends drawing more attention to the importance of mental health in the workplace and the link between work and mental well-being, it is important to know how to best support mental health and foster a more supportive and caring culture.  Participants will have a better understanding of the experience of individuals with mental health challenges; recognize signs and symptoms; increase awareness and insight; improve effective communication strategies; and hear about available resources and support, including crisis resources. The workshop will include a small group discussion on why words matter. This will provide considerations and practice for a simple approach, with inclusive language, that can bust myths and make staff feel more comfortable reaching out when they need help.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Liz Hodgkins is the Deputy Director of NAMI New Hampshire (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and a Certified Volunteer Administrator. Prior to her role as Deputy Director, Liz served as the Adult Program Director at NAMI NH, coordinating state-wide programs and overseeing the administration of volunteers throughout the organization. For over 10 years, Liz has worked to strengthen NAMI NH’s services by developing robust volunteer programming, cultivating relationships with an essential network of 200+ statewide volunteers, advancing mission-driven programming, and growing the organization’s peer support capacity at transitional housing programs throughout the state.

Liz’s extensive experience as a dedicated program and volunteer manager makes her adept at assessing community needs and effectively engaging staff, community, and volunteer leaders to advance organizational goals and principles. Specializing in maintaining strong relationships with volunteers and stakeholders, Liz works to grow community connections and amplify the voices and perspectives of lived experience. With community and collaboration in mind, Liz tirelessly seeks opportunities to expand and improve access to programming that benefits all Granite Staters affected by mental illness and suicide.

SCHEDULE

8:00am -- Networking & Announcements
8:15am -- Legal Updates
8:30am -- Speaker Presentation (1 hour)

Tickets

$0.00 Member Ticket

$15.00 Non-Member Ticket