Mental Health First Aid Training

6900 West Brown Deer Road,Milwaukee WI 53223

10 September, 2021

Description

Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. This training will give you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care. What the Mental Health First Aid Course offers • Common signs and symptoms of mental illness • Common signs and symptoms of substance use • How to interact with a person in crisis • How to connect the person with help • Content on trauma, addiction, and self-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. The coalition is made up of a variety of groups such as community-based organizations, schools, youth, youth- serving agencies, law enforcement, and businesses.