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Mental Health First Aid Class

February 22, 2019 @ 8:15 am - 4:30 pm

Free

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an 8-hour training course that teaches you how to help someone who has a mental health problem or is experiencing a mental health crisis. MHFA teaches a five-step action plan to assess a situation, select and implement appropriate interventions and secure appropriate care for an individual experiencing a mental health problem.

For more information on Mental Health First Aid visit the website below.

Mental Health First Aid Website

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Who should take it?

– Generally, Mental Health First Aid classes offered through this initiative are open to the public.

– Anyone who is part of a community should take Mental Health First Aid.

– Those who might be interested in the course include: teachers, police officers, parents, human resource directors, church workers, direct care workers & friends.

– Anyone who wants to learn more about mental illness and addiction.

Why should you take it?

To be prepared: CPR/First Aid training prepares you for medical emergencies, MHFA prepares you for mental health emergencies

Mental illnesses are common: each year, 1 in 5 adults struggle with a mental illness that is significant enough to be diagnosed, but isn’t

You care: learn how to be there for a friend, family member or colleague

You can help: people with mental illnesses often suffer alone – reduce the stigma

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Registration is FREE, however space is limited for each course.

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    Date:
    February 22, 2019
    Time:
    8:15 am - 4:30 pm
    Cost:
    Free
    Website:
    https://www.greatlakesrecovery.org/mental-health-first-aid/

    Organizer

    Great Lakes Recovery Centers
    Phone
    906-228-5879
    Email
    ttankersley@greatlakesrecovery.org
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    Venue

    Adolescent Services Centers
    104 Malton Road
    Negaunee, 49866 United States
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    Phone
    906-228-9699