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MHAI introduced a new initiative in 2010, the Mental Health Empowerment Project (MHEP). MHEP expands MHAI's public education efforts and connects the community with learning and networking opportunities, including the availability of free Continuing Education Units (CEUs) . The goal of MHEP is to provide mental health and other social service providers with the most up-to-date information and tools to successfully work with their clients, as well as to empower consumers to live successful and productive lives. 

WHAT IS THE MHEP?

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• A series of educational presentations/trainings throughout the Chicagoland area and virtual

• Presentation topics range from addictions to smoking cessation, bullying to social emotional literacy, and other current mental health topics.

• Provides specialized training for professionals to empower clients with mental illnesses in their efforts to quit smoking

• Aims to reduce tobacco-related illnesses and deaths in persons with mental illnesses through comprehensive education and tools for professionals who treat and work with them.

WHO BENEFITS from participation in the MHEP?

• Social Service Providers

• Mental Health Providers - Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors, Psychiatrists, Nurses, Case Managers

• Other healthcare providers

• Consumers of mental health services

• Parents and other caregivers

WHAT WILL PARTICIPANTS GAIN?

• Best practices from experts in the field on a variety of specialty topics

• An opportunity to network with other colleagues and share experiences

• Free continuing education units (CEUs) on a wide range of current topics in the mental health field