01 · AWARENESS & EDUCATION
MAYDAY Keynote & Awareness Training
60–90 minutes | In-person or virtual
An engaging, practical introduction to behavioral and emotional warning signs and the importance of early recognition and appropriate response. Participants explore the Invisible Backpack, six recognition components, six response actions, and ways to support colleagues, family members, and themselves.
Ideal for: Department-wide training, conferences, staff development, wellness initiatives, and leadership events.
Participants will learn to:
- Recognize meaningful behavioral and emotional changes.
- Identify stress and altered coping in high-stress occupations.
- Initiate supportive conversations without diagnosing.
- Connect individuals with appropriate resources.
- Apply the framework in everyday situations.
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02 · LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
MAYDAY Leadership & Response Workshop
Suggested duration: 2–4 hours | Interactive
Designed for supervisors, officers, peer-support personnel, training coordinators, wellness leaders, and decision-makers. Work through realistic scenarios, communication strategies, leadership responsibilities, referral considerations, and follow-up practices.
Workshop topics:
- Recognizing changes without diagnosing.
- Accountability and compassion.
- Supportive conversations and escalation.
- Confidentiality, privacy, and organizational responsibilities.
- Internal and external resources.
- Follow-up after the initial response.
Tailored to departmental policies, organizational structure, and existing support programs.
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03 · ORGANIZATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION
MAYDAY Department Implementation Program
Customized engagement | In-person, virtual, or hybrid
Incorporate the MAYDAY framework into existing wellness, leadership, and employee-support systems. Examine what happens after a warning sign is recognized and whether personnel have a practical response pathway.
Implementation components:
- Organizational readiness assessment.
- Leadership orientation and implementation planning.
- Recognition-and-response training.
- Response guidance aligned with existing policies.
- Internal and external resource mapping.
- 30/60/90-day follow-up and agreed process measures.
Complements existing peer support, EAP, behavioral-health and medical services, and emergency protocols; does not replace clinical care or emergency procedures.
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