(Chelsea Update would like to thank Von Lozon for the information in this story.)
In coordination with National Superhero Day on April 28, Chelsea Hospital announced the launch of its “Why I’m Trained” Campaign.
The campaign features local community members who completed mental health training through the hospital’s Mental Health Awareness and Training (MHAT) Program and their reasons for becoming trained.
Since October 2021, 186 people in the 5 Healthy Towns Region — Chelsea, Dexter, Grass Lake, Manchester, and Stockbridge — have participated in one of three mental health trainings offered. This group consists of everyday citizens, including mothers, fathers, teachers, nurses and business owners.
“We know mental health is in the forefront of people’s minds,” said Sarah Wilczynski, the Chelsea Hospital’s MHAT coordinator said in a press release, “We want to celebrate those who have taken the time to become trained so that they can better support, and be a resource for the people in their lives. What better day than National Superhero Day to celebrate these local heroes who are helping support our community.”
As part of the mental health training provided, participants learn how to recognize signs and symptoms of a mental health challenge, how to start the conversation about mental health, and ways they can support someone who may be experiencing a challenge, including connecting them with local resources.
Of the individuals who have participated in the “Why I’m Trained” Campaign thus far, most have expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve their community. They also used the opportunity to encourage others to consider mental health training and to become mental health advocates for their own family and friends.
To stay up-to-date with the “Why I’m Trained” Campaign, follow Chelsea Hospital on Facebook at @ChelseaHosptialMI.
If you are interested in becoming trained, or would like more information about the MHAT Program please visit www.chelseahospital.org/mhat or contact Wilczynski at [email protected].
About Chelsea Hospital
Chelsea Hospital is a not-for-profit joint venture hospital, whose partners are Trinity Health Michigan, a Catholic health care system, and Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan. Founded in 1970, SJMC is nationally recognized for both quality of care and patient satisfaction by national ranking organization Press Ganey, and is accredited by the Joint Commission.
Chelsea Hospital employs more than 1,200 individuals with a medical staff of approximately 800 physicians. Key services include robust medical and surgical service lines, eight operating rooms, a 24-hour emergency department and senior emergency room, a state-of-the-art cancer center and a physical medicine and rehabilitation department.
For additional information about Chelsea Hospital, please visit www.trinityhealthmichigan.org.
