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Amanda Shaw, Program Director, Mental Health and Criminal Justice at MHANKYSWOH shares details about the Catalyst Project, why it is important to reach first responders, and which counties are served by the project.
Mental Health America of Northern Kentucky and Northwest Ohio (MHANKYSWOH) has received a generous grant from the Human Resources Service Administration (HRSA). Through this grant, the agency is able to provide evidence-based or evidence-informed strategies to reduce and address burnout, suicide, mental health conditions, and substance use disorders. They work to promote resiliency among healthcare professionals, including healthcare students, residents, professionals, paraprofessionals, trainees, public safety officers, and employers of such individuals, collectively known as the “Health Workforce,” in rural and medically underserved communities.
Amanda Shaw, Program Director, Mental Health and Criminal Justice at MHANKYSWOH shares details about the Catalyst Project, why it is important to reach first responders, and which counties are served by the project.
Rich and Amanda talk about resilience, trauma, wellness, and many opportunities for responders to receive training, wellness coaching, and how to attend workshops to better increase the overall recovery and resilience of the stressors of the job -- and your life away from the job.
Learn about the wellness coaches that can support your agency and many of the upcoming classes, workshops, and other training to help you and those in your agency become more resilient. Call Rich at 513-562-2592 or email him using the contact form at FirstResponderPodcast.net.
Program Director, Mental Health and Criminal Justice
Amanda Shaw has spent her career passionately learning how to support healing through holistic wellness. She is dedicated to helping others to build resilience and hope 60 seconds at a time.
Amanda is the current Program Director of Mental Health and Criminal Justice at Mental Health America of Northern Kentucky and Southwest Ohio. She serves as the Crisis Intervention Team Coordinator for Hamilton County, Ohio, acting as a liaison between the mental health and first responder communities. She is passionate about wellness, self-care and building resilience in the heroes of our communities.
Amanda is a Certified Trauma Services Specialist (Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists) with experience working with individuals and families with complex needs. Amanda's work experience is diverse, leading her toward her goal of cultivating empathy and connection on her path to promoting resilience.
Amanda is an alumnus of Northern Kentucky University, earning both a Bachelor of Science in Mental Health & Human Services and a Master of Arts in Integrative Studies (with a focus on Non-Profit Leadership).
This show is possible thanks to a generous grant from the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA).
