About this Event
How comfortable are you with identifying signs of mental illnesses and assisting someone who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use problem? Do you feel confident helping someone who may be in crisis? Join our Mental Health First Aid class to learn and practice ways to support community members in need.
You will learn
- How to recognize mental health issues before they become more serious, promote and enhance recovery, and provide comfort and support.
- How to provide first aid to adults experiencing a mental health crisis, and preserve life when someone may be a danger to themself or others.
- Alternatives to calling 911, which in some instances can exacerbate a situation.
- Self care for you!
Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based training that teaches participants how to identify, understand and respond with empathy to someone who is experiencing a mental health or substance-use problem. A First Aider's increased mental health literacy enables them to help people in emotional crisis and non-crisis situations.
This Adult Mental Health First Aid is funded by PACT Coalition.
Instructors will be Rev. Jermine Alberty and Novlette Mack.
All participants must complete a 2-hour online module by Thursday, May 2 at 8pm to get access to the virtual meeting. Instructions will be given after registration.
Event Venue
Online
USD 0.00