About this Event
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 challenge and help connect them to the appropriate care.
The course will teach you how to apply the ALGEE action plan:
Assess for risk of suicide or harm
Listen nonjudgmentally
Give reassurance and information
Encourage appropriate professional help
Encourage self-help and other support strategies
This course is only open to participants who live or work in Missouri. The course is valued at $170 per person, but is being offered to you at no cost by Missouri's Department of Mental Health
The course requires advanced registration. Participants must register 2 weeks in advance.
Youth and Adult Mental Health First Aid courses have a significant amount of overlapping content. If you plan to take both, we recommend 3 months between classes.
Course Format:
Participants must complete 2-hours of pre-work training at least 3 days prior to the course date.
The 5.5-hour portion of the course is a small group-interactive training. Participants will join via Zoom and should be prepared to be present and actively engaged for the whole course.
Technology Requirements:
Individual computer with microphone and speakers
Private room or headphones
HD webcam
Internet speed of at least 5mbps. Test your internet speed at https://www.speedtest.net/
Event Venue
Online
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