Mental Health Training & Wellness
Mental Health Training & Wellness
Evidence-Based Mental Health Training for Stronger Communities and Organizations
TMAC Arts provides evidence-based mental health trainings that help individuals and organizations recognize when someone may be struggling and respond with confidence, compassion, and practical tools.
With more than a decade of experience facilitating mental health, suicide prevention, and stress management trainings, Tanya Mac delivers engaging programs that combine education, discussion, and real-world skill building.
Trainings are available for organizations, community groups, schools, workplaces, and first responders.
Why Mental Health Training Matters
Mental health challenges affect individuals, families, workplaces, and communities every day. Many people want to help but feel unsure how to respond when someone is struggling.
Mental health training gives people the knowledge and confidence to recognize warning signs, have supportive conversations, and connect individuals with appropriate resources.
When organizations invest in mental health awareness, they create environments where people feel safer asking for help and supporting one another.
Available Training Programs
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based training that teaches participants how to identify signs of mental health challenges and respond appropriately when someone may be experiencing a crisis.
Participants learn about common mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders, while gaining practical tools for offering initial support and guiding individuals toward professional help.
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
ASIST is an internationally recognized training designed to help participants intervene and support individuals who may be experiencing thoughts of suicide.
This highly interactive course focuses on recognizing warning signs, building effective communication skills, and learning how to help keep someone safe during moments of crisis.
Participants leave the training with increased confidence and practical intervention strategies.
First Aid Arts
First Aid Arts integrates creative expression into mental health support and education.
Through guided creative activities, participants learn how art can help people express emotions, process experiences, and build resilience. This program introduces creative approaches that can support emotional well-being and encourage meaningful conversations about mental health.
Who These Trainings Are For
These programs are designed for organizations and groups that want to strengthen mental health awareness and create more supportive environments.
Common audiences include:
• First responders and public safety personnel
• Community organizations and nonprofits
• Schools and youth programs
• Workplace teams and leadership groups
• Veteran support organizations
• Faith-based and community groups
Trainings can be customized to fit the needs and goals of your group.
What Participants Gain
Participants leave these trainings with practical knowledge and skills they can apply immediately.
• Increased awareness of mental health challenges
• Confidence recognizing warning signs of distress
• Tools for having supportive conversations
• Strategies for responding during a mental health or suicide crisis
• Resources for connecting individuals with appropriate help
The focus is on building confidence, awareness, and practical skills that strengthen individuals and communities.
Training Formats
Programs can be delivered in formats that best serve your organization.
• In-person workshops
• Virtual trainings
• Half-day or full-day sessions
• Customized programs for organizations and teams
Each training is designed to be interactive, engaging, and accessible for participants with no prior mental health training.
About the Facilitator
Tanya Mac is an artist, facilitator, and mental health advocate with more than a decade of experience delivering evidence-based mental health, suicide prevention, and stress management trainings.
Her work combines practical mental health education with creative approaches that encourage reflection, conversation, and connection.
Through TMAC Arts, she works with organizations and communities to create spaces where people can learn, grow, and better support those around them.
Bring Mental Health Training to Your Organization
Organizations that prioritize mental health awareness create stronger teams, healthier workplaces, and more supportive communities.
If you are interested in bringing one of these trainings to your organization, please reach out to learn more about availability, customization options, and pricing.