Mental Health First Aid (Adult)

Be prepared to support those around you by getting certified in Mental Health First Aid. Mental Health First Aid teaches the skills needed to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges, as well as how to provide someone with initial support until they are connected with appropriate professional help. In the course, you learn risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns, strategies to help someone in both crisis and noncrisis situations, and where to turn for help. Topics covered, depression, anxiety disorders, trauma, psychosis, and substance abuse disorders.Participants receive their mental health first aid certification upon completion of course.Date/time: Session 1: June 10^th from 8:30 – 2:30pm virtual with 2 hours of self-paced presession work.