The 4 R's of Mental Health Support©

Learn practical skills to recognize mental distress, respond with confidence and compassion, and connect people to appropriate support.
About this Event

Training Overview:

What would you do if someone you care about was struggling with their mental health?

Many people want to help, but aren't sure what to say or where to start. The good news is that you don't have to be a mental health professional to make a meaningful difference.

Join us for The 4 R's of Mental Health Support©, a FREE, in-person community training that equips you with practical, evidence-based skills to recognize when someone may be experiencing mental distress, respond with confidence and compassion, and connect them to appropriate support.

Whether you're new to learning about mental health or looking to strengthen your understanding, this introductory training provides a practical foundation for supporting others in everyday conversations.

Using the simple 4 R's framework—Recognize, Refer, Relate, and Restore—you'll learn how to:

• Recognize: Recognizing Mental Distress​
• Refer: Connecting to Appropriate Support
• Relate: Communicating with Compassion​
• Restore: Supporting Recovery and Resilience

You'll also have the opportunity to connect with others who share a commitment to building a more informed, compassionate, and supportive community.

Why Attend?

After completing this training, you'll be better prepared to:

• Recognize when someone may need support.
• Know what to say—and what to avoid saying.
• Respond with greater confidence during difficult conversations.
• Connect individuals with appropriate resources when additional support is needed.
• Help reduce stigma by encouraging informed, compassionate conversations about mental health.
• Make a positive difference in your community.

Location:

Hope and Healing Center & Institute | Room 101
717 Sage Road
Houston, TX 77056

Presenter:

Tanya Melendez

Community Education Manager, Gateway to Hope

Who Should Attend?

This training is designed for anyone who wants to better support others, including:

• Community members
• Educators
• Employers and workplace leaders
• Mental Health Coaches
• Community advocates
• Volunteers
• Caregivers
• Anyone interested in learning practical mental health support skills

What You'll Learn:

During this interactive training, you'll learn how to:

• Understand the difference between mental health, mental distress, and mental health conditions.
• Recognize changes in thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and daily functioning that may indicate someone needs support.
• Know when and how to refer someone to appropriate professional, crisis, or emergency resources.
• Strengthen communication skills through active listening, empathy, validation, and calm de-escalation techniques.
• Encourage resilience, hope, and recovery while respecting personal boundaries.
• Help create supportive environments where people feel safe seeking help.

Reserve Your Spot:

Whether you're supporting a friend, family member, coworker, or someone in your faith community, the skills you learn can help you respond with greater confidence and compassion when it matters most.

Registration is free, but space is limited. Reserve your seat today and join a growing community committed to making mental health support more accessible for everyone.

Together, we can build a community where more people feel seen, supported, and connected to the help they need.

Disclaimer: The content discussed in this presentation does not provide medical advice. It is intended for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.