Mental Health First Aid is an evidenced-based, eight-hour training that provides a general overview and basic skills to identify, understand, and respond to mental health and substance abuse issues.
By the end of the training you will:
• Understand the prevalence and impact of mental health challenges.
• Identify symptoms, possible risk factors and warning signs of depression, anxiety, suicide and psychotic disorders.
• Be able to implement the five-step Mental Health First Aid action plan.
Americans with Disabilities Act: The County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in services, programs, activities or employment. Persons with disabilities requiring special assistance or accommodation. Contact 707-268-2132.
Training led by: Megan Montgomery, Health Education Specialist for DHHS Stigma & Discrimination Reduction Program; and Kristen Smith, Health Education Specialist for DHHS Suicide Prevention Program.
CEUs not available for this training.