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!
On June 26, from 2:00 to 3:30 PM you're welcome to join us at:
Ivy Tech Community College Community Center
22531 County Road 18
Goshen, IN 46528
The cost is $15 per registrant. Registrants must complete the entire course to receive certification.
To register for the course and learn about payment information, please contact the instructor.
Instructor: Amanda Noland, MA
Elkhart County Health Department
[email protected]
(574) 523-2118
The QPR Institute’s mission is to save lives and reduce suicidal behaviors by providing innovative, practical, and proven suicide prevention training. We believe that quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know.
A gatekeeper is someone in a position to recognize a crisis and the warning signs that someone may be contemplating suicide.
QPR Gatekeepers can be anyone, but include:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (888) 726-7926
Website: https://qprinstitute.com
On April 14th, from 10:00 to 11:30, and on Thursday, April 16, from 2:00 to 3:30 pm, you're welcome to join us at:
Ivy Tech Community College Community Center
22531 County Road 18
Goshen, IN 46528
The cost is $15 per registrant. Registrants must complete the entire course to receive certification.
To register for the course and learn about payment information, please contact the instructor.
Instructor: Amanda Noland
Elkhart County Health Department
[email protected]
(574) 523-2118
The QPR Institute’s mission is to save lives and reduce suicidal behaviors by providing innovative, practical, and proven suicide prevention training. We believe that quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know.
A gatekeeper is someone in a position to recognize a crisis and the warning signs that someone may be contemplating suicide.
QPR Gatekeepers can be anyone, but include:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (888) 726-7926
Website: https://qprinstitute.com
On Monday, Tuesday, March 31, 2026 from 9:00 am-2:30 pm., you're welcome to join us at:
Ivy Tech Community College Community Center
22531 County Road 18
Goshen, IN 46528.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18.
This course will teach you how to apply the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE):
On Monday, March 16, 2026, from 9:00 am-3:30 pm., you're welcome to join us at:
Ivy Tech Community College Community Center
22531 County Road 18
Goshen, IN 46528.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18.
This course will teach you how to apply the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE):
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18.
This course will teach you how to apply the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE):
Download the Informational PDF
Join the Elkhart County Suicide Prevention Coalition in a half-mile walk at the Wellfield Botanic Gardens. Entry is free and all ages are welcome! Suicide awareness and support resources will be available for attendees.
September 16th, 2025
For additional information, contact us at:
Download the informational PDF
The event will be held at 608 Oakland Avenue, Elkhart, IN 46516. For more information, call us at (574) 338-0684. We'll be providing:
*While supplies last
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults.
This course will teach you how to apply the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE):
Download the informational PDF
The event will be held at 608 Oakland Avenue, Elkhart, IN 46516. For more information, call us at (574) 338-0684. We'll be providing:
*While supplies last
Download the Informational PDF
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.
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.
Public Service Building, 4230 Elkhart Road
Goshen, IN 46526
Wednesday, October 04, 2023, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
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.
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
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.
Description: 2-7 pm. More details about this event can be found here.
Description: From 3:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Island Park in Elkhart
https://elkhartenvirofest.com/
Description: Join us from 5-8 pm on Civic Plaza, Central Park Green, and throughout downtown for a special evening.
Description: In South Bend at the Century Center from 8:30am – 2:00pm. More information can be found here.
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.
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
Description: Join us from 5-8 pm on Civic Plaza, Central Park Green, and throughout downtown for a special evening.
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
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.
Description: Join us from 5-8pm on Civic Plaza, Central Park Green, and throughout downtown for a special evening.
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.
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.
