About this Event
This training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to adults who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to appropriate care.
Learners will complete a 2-hour, self-paced online course, and participate in a 5.5-hours, instructor-led in-person training.
The course covers:
- Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges.
- Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges.
- How to interact with a person in crisis.
- How to connect a person with help.
- Expanded content on trauma, substance use and self-care.
Learn how to respond with the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (ALGEE ):
- 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 training is offered by in partnership with the . It is FREE and open to the public thanks to a grant provided by BayCare.
Participants must live or work in Hillsborough County.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Children's Board, 1002 East Palm Avenue, Tampa, United States
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