Mental Health First Aid In Person January 24 2023

615 West Nursery Street,Butler MO 64730

24 January, 2023

Description

Course Description This training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use challenge and help connect them to the appropriate care. The course will teach you how to apply the ALGEE action plan: ● Assess for risk of suicide or harm ● Listen nonjudgmentally ● Give reassurance and information ● Encourage appropriate professional help ● Encourage self-help and other support strategies This course is only open to participants who live or work in Missouri. The course is valued at $170 per person, but is being offered to you at no cost by Missouri's Department of Mental Health The course requires advanced registration. Participants must register 2 weeks in advance (1 month is recommended). Youth and Adult Mental Health First Aid courses have a significant amount of overlapping content. If you plan to take both, we recommend 3 months between classes. Course Format: This is a fully in person course. The course will begin at 8am at Bates County Memorial Hospital. There will be an hour lunch break. The course will end at 5pm. Participants must attend the entire course (8am-5pm) to become certified in Mental Health First Aid. We encourage participation and discussion.