About this Event
CARE-R™ First Aid for Mental Health Pilot Training
Balanced Mental Health & Wellness is excited to launch the CARE-R™ First Aid for Mental Health Training a community-focused program designed to equip everyday people with the skills to respond effectively when someone is experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis.
Unlike national one-size-fits-all programs, CARE-R™ First Aid for Mental Health is tailored for Milwaukee. The training is shorter, practical, and centered on the mental health issues affecting our community most.
What is CARE-R™?
- Connect – build a safe, supportive connection
- Assess – recognize signs of distress and risk
- Reassure – provide calm support and reduce stigma
- Encourage – foster hope and coping strategies
- Reaffirm & Resource – strengthen confidence, and connect individuals to professional/community resources
Why Join?
- Learn practical tools to support family, friends, coworkers, or community members in distress.
- Gain confidence in responding to crises such as anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, substance use, or trauma.
- Help shape the future of this unique community-based program by sharing your feedback.
Who Should Attend?
Educators, faith leaders, employers, parents, caregivers, health professionals, and anyone who wants to be better prepared to respond with compassion and confidence.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Milwaukee Public Library Good Hope Branch, 7715 Good Hope Road, Milwaukee, United States
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