Key Aspects of the Experience and Legacy:

Mental Health Services Act Application: Applying principles from child/family mental health legislation to military children and spouses.

Resilience & Outreach: Moving beyond reactive care to proactive community engagement.

Legislative Advocacy: Utilizing the legislative process to secure resources, drawing on the Congresswoman's work in science and technology policy.

Utilizing Churches: Offering pastors and churches the opportunity to become a “collaborative beacon of hope” for military personnel need assistance.

This course offers a detailed exploration of Eddie Bernice Johnson's advocacy for mental health services, specifically for those who serve. Focus on psychosocial assessments, military culture competency, and reducing stigma for help-seeking behavior. Implementing effective outreach strategies to identify military families in need, focusing on community resilience and connecting families with available mental health resources.

Core Classes