FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 5, 2025
Press Contact
Gary Molloy
Office: (340) 773-1994 ext. 2105
www.vidol.gov
gary.molloy@dol.vi.gov
COMMISSIONER GARY MOLLOY ANNOUNCES VIDOL STAFF CERTIFICATION IN MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING
Virgin Islands Department of Labor Commissioner Gary Molloy announces that on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, the Virgin Islands Department of Labor participated in a Mental Health First Aid training sponsored by the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Mental Health Awareness Training Program. Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based course that prioritizes early intervention to participants about mental health and substance abuse challenges.
Patricia Towal, Director for Counseling and Career Services, and Dahlia Stridiron-Felix, Project Director for the Mental Health Awareness Training Program and Director of Counseling Services, led the virtual session for 25 VIDOL staff, including management. This critical certification is valid for 3 years and provides additional skills for all staff to assist with the multitude of challenges that customers may face when they are seeking employment services.
VIDOL encourages anyone experiencing hardship or needing immediate assistance or support to contact the following sources:
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: Call 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 or talk to a crisis counselor online at 988Lifeline.
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor.
- Cigna EAP: Call 866-421-8628 to access a list of counselors in your area.