Trainings & Events
Learn, connect, and support mental health in our community
Upcoming Events:
Mental Health Summit
May 1, 2026
Over the past year, our community has made important progress in raising awareness around mental health and behavioral health challenges.
Join us for a collaborative, community-driven summit focused on strengthening behavioral health across Middle Georgia. This event brings together community members, providers, and leaders to share progress, explore challenges, and identify actionable next steps.
Date: May 1, 2026
9 AM - 4 PM
Registration begins at 8:30 AM
Perry Methodist Church
Family Life Center
1009 Main Street, Perry
Cost: $15 per person (Lunch included)
Register by April 19th to receive your 2026 Mental Health Summit Shirt
Who Should Attend
Whether you serve, support, or are personally impacted by mental health, this summit brings people together to learn, connect, and collaborate on Mental Health, as we move from Awareness to Action in Houston County.
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Community members
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Providers
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Government Officials
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Law enforcement & first responders
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Educators and those who work with children
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Clergy
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Individuals with lived experience
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Anyone interested in the state of mental health in our community
Questions? Email us: info@mhmattersga.org
Learn About the Progress Since Our First Summit!
Over the past year, Houston County leaders, providers, and community partners have been working together to strengthen how our community responds to mental health and behavioral health challenges. From new collaborative programs to expanded training and crisis response initiatives, meaningful progress is already underway.
Here's What to Expect
Year in Review
We’ll begin with a look at the past year — highlighting progress, key milestones, and the collective work shaping mental health efforts across our region.
Key Topics We'll Explore:
Throughout the summit, we’ll hear from a dynamic group of voices from across the community and dive into important issues impacting our community, including:
• The Development of a Peer Support Network
• Children’s Mental Health & the Early Intervention that Matters
• Transportation and Housing
• Crisis Response, including the 988 Lifeline.
Action Lab Breakout Sessions
Work alongside community members, professionals, and leaders to identify practical next steps around key priorities, that include:
• Reducing stigma around mental health
• Improving access to care
• Expanding the behavioral health workforce
• Strengthening crisis response systems
• Addressing system drivers identified through the SIM process
Featured Speakers
Stay tuned — our full speaker lineup will be announced soon.
Training Opportunities We Offer
Enhance understanding and skills through specialized training programs in mental health first aid, suicide prevention, and more. Contact us for more information on how to host or to bring a training to your organization.
Mental Health First Aid Training
A skills-based training that teaches participants how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health or substance use challenges in youth or adults. This course focuses on reducing stigma and equipping individuals to offer initial help and connect others to professional resources.
QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer)
An evidence-based suicide prevention training that empowers participants to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and take action. QPR provides practical steps to question someone about suicidal thoughts, persuade them to seek help, and refer them to appropriate resources.
Assessing & Managing Suicide Risk (AMSR)
Designed for providers and direct care workers, AMSR offers practical, research-informed strategies to assess and manage suicide risk in individuals. The training equips professionals with tools to conduct suicide-specific assessments and interventions while addressing care challenges.