Identify. Understand. Respond.
When more people are equipped with the tools they need to start a dialogue, more people can get the help they need.
18,000 total participants in 511 regional AHEC activities and programs
Learn about recruitment efforts by AHEC
Facilitated 3,327 total student rotations in clinical pursuits across Georgia
Learn about training efforts by AHEC
Partnered with 1,139 professionals to mentor graduating students
Learn about retentions efforts by AHECMental Health First Aid (MHFA), an internationally recognized program, trains participants in mental health literacy, understanding risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns and strategies for how to help someone in both crisis and non-crisis situations.
Eight-hour courses are given by our MHFA certified instructors. Topics covered include:
Area Health Education Centers
Health Sciences Campus
AA-1057
1120 15th Street
706-721-8331
706-721-8508
The Georgia Statewide AHEC Network is proud to support a group of certified trainers who can instruct your group in Adult Mental Health First Aid. Our trainers have each attended a 3-day certification course offered by MHFA USA. Our trainers cover all regions of Georgia and offer a convenient, accessible resource to your group or organization. Visit Mental Health First Aid USA for more info.
Erin Fitzpatrick Lepp
770-608-4590
Tamika Baugh-Allen
678-466-4985
Kedrick Williams
478-301-4714
Naquilla Thomas
678-466-4911
Priscilla Hubbard
404-586-0385
Shanetria Pierson
404-815-4996
Yvette Payton
706-507-0894
Steven Miracle
706-946-5610
Andrew Darley
706-583-0223
Mandy Hunter
706-235-0776
Sharon Jones
251-623-2971
Kimberly Williams
770-883-3753
Tamara N. Thompson-Jackson
678-466-4954
Kathryn Martin
912-655-3954
Stacey J. Hoffman, PhD
(678) 971-1844
Sarah Shirley Pullani, PPDOT
(770) 599-7521
Paula Owens
706-667-4211
Sonya Holmes
706-731-7979
Dayna Seymore
706-721-4075
Leslie Preveaux
770-219-8136
Rhonda Slocumb
229-931-2603
Tamerah N. Hunt, PhD, AT, FACSM
912-478-8620
B.J. Newell, MEd
912-478-2674
Marcena Gabrielson, PhD, RN
912-344-2659
Tilicia Mayo-Gamble
912-478-1249
Yvonne Z. Dillon, RDMS (Abd, ObGyn)
912-344-2779
Joel Vandenbergh
229-430-5100
Paula Bryant
478-290-8482
Kay Brooks Hatfield
229-430-4005
Krystal Heath
229-405-6196 ext. 4509
Paula Stover
706-346-6053
This program was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the US Department of Health and Human Services as part of award no. U77HP03628. This program is also supported by the Georgia Department of Community Health award number 19001G. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, HRSA, HHS, or the US Government.
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