Mental Health First Aid Clinton

1800 Community Drive,Clinton MO 64735

30 March, 2021

Description

Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses 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 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 Course requires advanced registration. Participants must register 2 weeks in advance (1 month is recommended). Course Format: This course is currently being planned in person. The ever evolving situation with COVID-19 makes it hard to predict what will be safe months in advance. Participants should be prepared to be present and actively engaged for the whole course. Participants will have 60 minutes for lunch. Course is scheduled from 9:00am-5:30pm.