Posted on July 18, 2025

For renewed funding of their Mental Health First Aid (“MHFA”) Learning Coordinator who plays a critical role in ensuring that BRC staff are equipped to respond effectively to behavioral health crises and provide trauma-informed, evidence-based care across their programs. This role is responsible for implementing and integrating evidence-based practices that equip staff with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively support individuals living with mental illness and manage their crisis situations.Through comprehensive training initiatives, the MHFA Learning Coordinator ensures that BRC’s workforce is well-prepared to recognize, intervene, and respond appropriately to mental health and substance use challenges, enhancing service quality across the organization. BRC seeks to now expand this initiative by training new staff in MHFA as part of their onboarding process, recertifying employees, and further embedding MHFA principles into daily program operations. Over the long term, this initiative will not only enhance the quality of services provided to clients but also contribute to a more confident, well-equipped, and supported workforce. BRC is a leading provider of housing and services to New York City’s neediest, helping nearly 13,000 individuals each year develop the tools to move from homelessness and hopelessness to health and self-sufficiency.