Adult Mental Health First Aid Training

6502 Nursery Drive, Room 242,Victoria TX 77904

03 November, 2021

Description

You may know CPR and the Heimlich maneuver. You can call 911. But can you administer first aid in a mental health crisis? For Residents of CALHOUN, DEWITT, GOLIAD, JACKSON, REFUGIO, LAVACA and VICTORIA counties only. Please contact your Local Mental Health Authority to find a training near you!What Is Mental Health First Aid ? Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. 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 problem and help connect them to the appropriate care. What It Covers: Common signs and symptoms of mental illnessCommon signs and symptoms of substance useHow to interact with a person in crisisHow to connect the person with helpFor any questions or to learn more, please call Nicole Beamer at 361-575-0611 x645.