Name: Mental Health First Aid Training
Start: 2026-02-28T09:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-02-28T17:30:00-06:00
Location: St. Croix Valley Business Innovation Center

Event Name:
Mental Health First Aid Training Hosted by Peer Perspective Inc.
Event Type:
In person event
Host:
Peer Perspective Inc.
Date:
Saturday, February 28
Time:
9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Includes a 30 minute lunch break
Full day attendance required
Location:
St. Croix Valley Business Innovation Center
1091 Sutherland Ave M3
River Falls, WI 54022
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Event Description:
Peer Perspective Inc. is partnering with Sheli Jo Metzger, BS, CSAC, PS, HRS, RPS, to offer a Mental Health First Aid training for our community.
Mental Health First Aid teaches participants how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges, and how to connect individuals to appropriate professional and community supports.
This is a full day, in person training with lunch provided.
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Who Should Attend:
This training is ideal for:
• Teachers and school staff
• Faith leaders and church volunteers
• Law enforcement and first responders
• People in recovery and peer supporters
• Human service professionals
• Community members and caregivers
No prior experience is required.
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What You Will Learn:
• How to recognize signs of mental health challenges
• How to recognize signs of substance use challenges
• How to respond to someone in crisis
• How to connect individuals to professional and community supports
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Cost:
The training itself is provided at no cost.
A $20 fee covers the required Mental Health First Aid course book.
Lunch is included.
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Registration:
Scan the QR code on the flyer or register using the link below:
https://forms.gle/joBNFBnj7FRd3fx67
Spots may be limited, so early registration is encouraged.
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Facilitator:
Facilitated by Sheli Jo Metzger, BS, CSAC, PS, HRS, RPS
Certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor
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Contact Information:
For questions or additional information:
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.peerperspectiveinc.com