Timothy Gallo-Mental Health Interpreter brochure

Mental Health Interpreter Our Mission Fall 2017
Program Application
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To apply for the Mental Health Interpreter Program, expands minds and changes lives
complete the application below and mail to the address stlcc.edu/ce
listed. Course fee ($219) must accompany application. every day.
You must have had a minimum of six months We create accessible, dynamic
interpreting experience in any setting to apply for this learning environments focused
program.
For questions about the program, contact the Continuing on the needs of our diverse
Education office, 314-984-7777. communities.

Mental Health Interpreter Program For more information about
EDUC:760 6DO | $219 St. Louis Community College
Mondays, 6:30-9:30 p.m. and its programs, visit us at
September 11 – November 13
Meramec - SW, Room 108 www.stlcc.edu

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Mental Health Interpreter Program

About the Program

St. Louis Community College offers a 10-week Mental Health Interpreter Program designed to train foreign language
interpreters for work in the mental health field. Those who complete the course and earn a certificate may receive priority

employment by local agencies who provide foreign language translation services. Required: six months prior interpreting
experience. All course materials included. Registration/Refund/Withdrawal deadline: 9/5.

Experiences associated with war and resettlement can contribute to emotional This non-credit certificate program
and mental disorders that can reduce the quality of life for many newly resettled includes the following topics:
individuals. • Mental health delivery systems and the

In St. Louis, a network of service providers work together to promote the emotional and mental professionals who work in the field
health of immigrants and refugees, their families and their children who have settled in the • Mental health diagnoses and
metropolitan area.
interventions
Special opportunities are available for interpreters who understand the mental health treatment • Cultural considerations in mental health
setting and the unique issues associated with getting immigrants the help they need. Interpreters
who possess an in-depth knowledge of mental health treatment options within the St. Louis service delivery
metropolitan area may qualified to assist new immigrants who have specific mental health issues. • The role of the interpreter
• Ethics
Opportunities in the Field Mental Health Interpreter Program • Dynamics of therapy
Those who successfully complete the Mondays, 6:30-9:30 p.m. • Interpreting challenges
coursework and earn a non-credit September 11 - November 13 • How to take care of yourself when
certificate of completion may receive Instructor: Kim Osmanagic, Eduardo Vera
priority employment by the agencies Meramec - SW, Room 108 sessions become challenging
who participate in the Care Access for
New Americans (CANA) program. EDUC 760 6D0 | $219

The program was developed with funds from a grant from the City of St. Louis Mental Health Board. Most course materials will be provided.