Wed, Nov 09
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Mental Health First Aid
Do YOU know how to recognize and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders? This online training allows anyone (aged 16+) to be certified as a mental health first aider. Only $25 to cover materials cost. 6.5 hours of training (2 hours pre-work, 4.5 hour class online)
Time & Location
Nov 09, 2022, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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About the event
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is aimed at anyone aged 16 and up who wants to be able to recognize that someone is struggling and know how to respond. It covers:
- Signs and symptoms of mental illness
- Signs and symptoms of substance use
- How to interact with a person in crisis
- How to connect the person with help
- How to administer naloxone (aka Narcan) in the event of an opioid overdose
Participants will learn the 5-step ALGEE action plan:
- Assess for risk of suicide
- Listen nonjudgmentally
- Give reassurance and information
- Encourage appropriate professional help
- Encourage self-help and other support strategies
The $25 cost covers the training materials. When you register, you will be sent digital materials to do as pre-work on your own prior to the training date. The pre-work takes about 2 hours. On Wednesday, November 9th there will be a live training online from 9am-2pm (including lunch break). Participants will receive a certificate following the training which is good for 3 years.
Please RSVP at positivedirections.org/events