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Why Mental Health First Aid?
Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. This training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care.
What it Covers
• Common signs and symptoms of mental illness
• Common signs and symptoms of substance use
• How to interact with a person in crisis
• How to connect the person with help
• NEW: Expanded content on trauma, addiction and self-care
Who Should Take it
• Employers
• Police officers
• Hospital staff
• First responders
• Faith leaders
• Community members
• Caring individuals
LIVE ON ZOOM FROM 8:30 AM - 3:30PM (CENTRAL STANDARD TIME) AND OFFERED IN ENGLISH. (There is a 2 hour self-paced pre-work that needs to be completed prior to the live training)
SPACE IS LIMITED.
* Certification is valid for 3 years*
Cost is $50/participant (includes Participant Manual, Participant Processing Guide, and Participant Self-Care Action Plan)
Payment is due via Paypal to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Refunds only available up to 2 weeks prior to the start date. No refunds will be offered after April 9.
