One of my favorite parts of teaching Cypress trainings is what happens in the "in-between" moments. Not during the PowerPoint slides or the group activities, but over lunch, or after the workshop has ended and we're saying our goodbyes, even during break times when we teach on Zoom. This isn’t to say that I don’t love the actual teaching part; I always learn something from the people in the room. Every training is filled with participants who have thoughtful questions, impressive...

Oakland, CA — April 21, 2026 — In an uncommon achievement, three Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) instructors from a single organization will receive top honors at NatCon 2026, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing’s annual conference. Cypress Resilience Project, a California-based nonprofit, is proud to celebrate their MHFA instructors for outstanding contributions to the field of mental health and wellbeing: Jermaine J. Williams was named Peer Specialist of the Year, recognizing his...

Cypress was delighted to present at the 2023 Mental Health First Aid Summit hosted by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Team...