About this Event
Take a class. Save a life. Strengthen your community.
Mental Health First Aid is a nationally recognized, evidence-based training that provides people the basic tools to help someone who might be developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. MHFA can save a life, just like CPR can save someone who is having a heart attack.
It focuses on the unique experiences and needs of public safety personnel and is a valuable resource that can make a difference in their lives, their coworkers’ and families’ lives, and the communities they serve.
Why is MHFA important?
Almost 10% of police calls involved someone with a mental illness in 2014.
Approximately 1 in 4 police officers think of suicide at some point in their life.
Who should take MHFA?
- Law enforcement
- Corrections officers
- Other first responders
- 911 dispatch staff
- Anyone looking to further support!
MHFA gives people the tools they need to help friends, family, colleagues and community members. It answers key questions like "What do I do?" and "Where can someone find help?"
What will you learn in MHFA?
- Warning signs and risk factors for mental illness
- Information on sign and symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis and substance use disorder
- A 5-step action plan to help someone showing signs of mental illness or experiencing a crisis
- Professional and self-help resources provided
CEUs are free and available for the following licenses: LMSW/LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LCDC. CPE’s for teaching professionals, Pharmacists and Ph*rm*cy Technicians credit available as well as TCOLE credit available.
For more information on Mental Health First Aid, if you’d like to host an MHFA training or to request special accommodations, please feel free to contact [email protected].
Household income is asked during registration for grant purposes only. Click here for poverty guidelines.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Integral Care- Dove Springs Rudy Zapata Room A, 5015 S I-35 Frontage Rd, Austin, United States
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