Mental Health Education

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MAHEC's Department of Mental Health Education programs are designed to meet the educational and training needs of mental health and human service professionals as well as other health professionals interested in behavioral health issues and practices. Courses and workshops are offered in a variety of formats and at a variety of times and locations to allow practitioners to meet their continuing education needs in an expeditious manner. MAHEC Mental Health Education programs are all accredited to provide social workers, psychologists, licensed professional counselors and substance abuse counselors with the necessary competency based training required by their professional licensing and certification boards.

Did you know that in addition to providing continuing education on a wide spectrum of topics and clinical populations, the Department of Mental Health Education, as a part of the NC AHEC system, collaborates with other organizations on special initiatives? These include:

  • FACE-IT! - MAHEC will be working with local communities across Western North Carolina to reduce prescription misuse and other forms of drug abuse. To learn more about how to get involved or how to form an Intervention Team in your area visit the website or contact the Project Coordinator, Elizabeth at 828-257-4466 or email. Project details can also be found in PDF version by clicking here.
  • the integrated care initiative which facilitates mental health and medical practitioners coming together under one practice umbrella. Services include consultation, technical assistance, best practice education and assistance with infrastructure development.
  • the Citizen Soldier Support Program, in collaboration with the Odum Institute, facilitates the provision of integrated care services in Haywood County, community education, and training for mental health professionals who work with returning service members from Iraq and Afghanistan and their families.
  • Peer Support Specialist training in collaboration with Western Highlands LME.
  • The 'Sure Bet' Problem Gambling program produced in collaboration with the NC Division of Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities/Substance Abuse and in partnership with the NC AHEC Program.

For more information about the Department of Mental Health Education or to be added to the mailing list, call (828)257-4475 or

Mental Health Education courses and events:

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11MH049 - Testifying in Court 09/14/2010

This program is designed to give you the “nuts and bolts” of courtroom testimony. Included will be practical information on the role and process expected in the court system; the rights, responsibilities and liability associated with being called to court; how to manage subpoenas, court orders, and testimony; recognizing the language used in courts and the distinct difference from this venue and the clinical environment; and the responsibility of being an Expert Witness.
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