ADULT MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID VIRTUAL COURSE EST

Understand the signs and symptoms to provide Mental Health First Aide. Become Certified Today and Earn CUE's.
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 training by a Licensed Mental Health Therapist via video conference.

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.