Elkhart County Health Department Community Events

The Elkhart County Health Department is proud to provide community events to our residents. These events vary in style and activity but the overall goal to promote health and wellness in Elkhart County remains the same. To view an event, click on the header or the (+) to expand the menu. Click on the description for more information about each event.
Hope to see you at one of our events soon!

October 4, 2023: FREE Lead-Safe Training

Get Certified to Get Employed!

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What is lead-safe training?

Renovation or maintenance in any home, school, or daycare built before 1978 must be completed by individual(s) certified by EPA Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Training. Training is funded by Region 5 EPA. Public Health & Safety, Inc. (PHS) is accredited to teach Lead Renovator Initial courses for you to become certified.

Who this is for

Anyone. Regulators, code officers, students, electricians, plumbers, painters, window specialists, HVAC workers, renovators, building code officials, code officers, contractors, landlords, residents, and anyone who would like to work to prevent lead paint exposure! Attendees must be residents or workers within the local areas of South Bend, Goshen, and Elkhart Indiana, and be at least 18.

Where will the free training be held

Public Service Building, 4230 Elkhart Road
Goshen, IN 46526

When will the free training be held

Wednesday, October 04, 2023, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

How to Join

Please register at your soonest convenience by contacting (312) 491-0081 or by using the camera app on your phone with the above QR code.

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May 31, 2023: Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. You'll build the skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to those who are struggling. You'll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support.

Format: 2-hour self-paced online course as well as in-person instructor-led training. Lunch is included.

Cost: $35

Date and Time: Wednesday, May 31, 2023 from 9AM - 3:30PM

Location: Public Services Building // 4230 Elkhart Rd., Goshen, IN 46526

Registration: https://eventbrite.com/e/608827699037


August 8 - Tobacco Control of Elkhart County Coalition

The coalition meets the second Monday of the month from 2-3 pm at the Elkhart Health and Aquatics Center on 200 East Jackson Blvd. Elkhart, IN 46514.

These meetings are open to the public.


August 9 - Elkhart County Health Department Community Block Party

Description: 2-7 pm. More details about this event can be found here.


August 20 - Elkhart Environmental Center’s EnviroFest

Description: From 3:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Island Park in Elkhart

https://elkhartenvirofest.com/


August 25 - Downtown Elkhart Artwalk - Dog Days of Summer

Description: Join us from 5-8 pm on Civic Plaza, Central Park Green, and throughout downtown for a special evening.

https://www.elkhartartwalk.com/

September 1 - ILI Education Summit

Description: In South Bend at the Century Center from 8:30am – 2:00pm. More information can be found here.


September 12 - Tobacco Control of Elkhart County Coalition

The coalition meets the second Monday of the month from 2-3 pm at the Elkhart Health and Aquatics Center on 200 East Jackson Blvd. Elkhart, IN 46514.

These meetings are open to the public.


September 29th: Youth Mental Health First Aid

9:00am-2:30pm

4230 Elkhart Rd., Goshen, IN 46526

Description: Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adolescents ages 12-18. Class cost is $30 with lunch included. Please register at

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/330560343887


September 29 - Downtown Elkhart Artwalk - Field Day

Description: Join us from 5-8 pm on Civic Plaza, Central Park Green, and throughout downtown for a special evening.

https://www.elkhartartwalk.com/

October 6th: Adult Mental Health First Aid

9:00am-3:30pm

4230 Elkhart Rd., Goshen, IN 46526

Description: Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. Class cost is $30 per person with lunch included. Please register at:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/330554877537

October 10 - Tobacco Control of Elkhart County Coalition

The coalition meets the second Monday of the month from 2-3 pm at the Elkhart Health and Aquatics Center on 200 East Jackson Blvd. Elkhart, IN 46514.

These meetings are open to the public.


October 27 - Downtown Elkhart Artwalk - Oktoberfest

Description: Join us from 5-8pm on Civic Plaza, Central Park Green, and throughout downtown for a special evening.

https://www.elkhartartwalk.com/

November 14- Tobacco Control of Elkhart County Coalition

The coalition meets the second Monday of the month from 2-3 pm at the Elkhart Health and Aquatics Center on 200 East Jackson Blvd. Elkhart, IN 46514.

These meetings are open to the public.


December 12 - Tobacco Control of Elkhart County Coalition

The coalition meets the second Monday of the month from 2-3 pm at the Elkhart Health and Aquatics Center on 200 East Jackson Blvd. Elkhart, IN 46514.

These meetings are open to the public.