FREE Mental Health First Aid Class

1 Veterans Parkway,New Lenox IL 60451

08 September, 2021

Description

Mental Health First Aid teaches how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. FREE Mental Health First Aid Class The Village of New Lenox and its Safe Community Coalition, in partnership with Sertoma Centre, Inc., is offering a FREE Mental Health First Aid Class on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 from 8:30am to 4:30pm. The class will be held in the Community Room at the New Lenox, Village Hall, 1 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox, IL 60451. All materials, as well as lunch, will be provided for those in attendance. Mental Health First Aid teaches how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. This class is ideal for behavioral health professionals, social workers, counselors, first responders and anyone who wants to learn about the warning signs of major depression and suicidal behavior. Attendees will also learn about the history of MHFA in the United States, risk factors and warning signs for non-suicidal self-injury, warning signs of substance abuse dependence, and the MHFA action plan for individuals addicted to substances. The training will be based on new curricula that has been in development for more than a year. It includes expanded content on trauma, addiction, and self-care. For questions regarding CEUs, please contact Gia Washington, Director of Community Education, Sertoma Centre, Inc., at (708) 748-1951 or via email [email protected]. For any additional information or questions, please contact Daniel Martin, Safe Community Coordinator, Village of New Lenox, at (815) 462-6493 or via email [email protected]. The New Lenox Safe Communities America Coalition, through a collaborative process, improves the health, safety and quality of life for residents through injury analysis and the implementation of programs designed to increase safety and prevent injuries.