Mental Health First Aid
With Instructor George Escalante
George is a seasoned expert in trauma response, mental health, and community resilience, bringing over 25 years of experience in coaching, mentoring, counseling, and pastoral leadership.
With advanced certifications in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD), and Mental Health First Aid, George offers profound insight into crisis intervention and emotional wellness. He is also trained in Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) protocols and
Acute Stress Adaptive Protocol. He is a certified instructor for Mental Health First Aid, QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer), suicide prevention, and Stress First Aid for Healthcare workers. Additionally, George served as a crisis negotiator for Oregon's Department of Corrections, further expanding his expertise in high-stakes intervention.
Holding a master's degree in Coaching and Mentoring and a bachelor's in social and criminal justice with a minor in Organizational Management; George integrates academic rigor with practical experience. He has completed FEMA Emergency Management Institute courses.
Currently serving as the Lead and Peer support team Chaplain for Salem Police, Salem Fire, WVCC 911 Call Center, and Oregon's Department of Corrections, George is a trusted leader in law enforcement and emergency responder mental health support. He also teaches at Oregon's Chaplain's Academy.
Notably, George traveled to Israel to provide emotional and psychological support to the Israeli National Police, demonstrating his commitment to trauma care on an international level. He has also contributed to critical humanitarian efforts, including the Ground Zero search and recovery and Haiti earthquake relief.
Recipient of the USA Football and Courtyard Marriott "Inspiring Greatness" Coaches' Award, George Escalante, inspires audiences worldwide with a compassionate approach to resilience, wellness, and leadership in high-stress environments.

9am to 6pm
Morningside Church Modular C6
4775 27th Ave. SE.
Salem, OR 97302
Español- JULY 16TH
Due to a scholarship, Español training is free.
SIGN UP TODAY, THERE ARE ONLY 15 SPOTS AVAILABLE.
English- JULY 19th
9am to 6pm
Morningside Church
4775 27th Ave. SE.
Salem, OR 97302
SIGN UP TODAY, THERE ARE ONLY 30 SPOTS AVAILABLE.
THIS TRAINING INCLUDES
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WORKBOOK
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LUNCH
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NETWORKING
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COMMUNITY