Making Every Contact Count (Tier 2) Kent

We all meet and interact with people every day at work, at home and in our communities. Making Every Contact Count (MECC) uses these interactions to support people in making positive changes to their:

• Physical Health
• Mental Health
• General Wellbeing

This course is for those people living or working in Kent.

Tier 2: Introduction to Making Every Contact Count with Motivational Interviewing Techniques

Target Audience

Those who have brief contacts with members of the public and where opportunities to signpost to local public health services are likely to arise (e.g. community hub staff, library staff, school administrators, leisure centre receptionists).

What is covered?

• Principles and concepts of MECC
• Key health and wellbeing messages in relation to smoking, alcohol consumption, mental health and obesity
• Motivational Interviewing techniques

Local services and resources to support people in relation to stopping smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, reducing alcohol related harm and maintaining good mental health and wellbeing