Adult Mental Health First Aid- IN-PERSON CLASS

40 East Adams Street,Jacksonville FL 32202

14 December, 2021

Description

A skills-based training course. The course will be held over TWO days, 4 hours each day. 12/14/21 8:30AM - 1:30PM 12/16/21 8:30AM - 1:30PM Made possible by the J. Wayne and Delores Barr Weaver Legacy Endowment at Baptist HealthCOVID protocol: Classroom will be arranged to maintain social distancingMasks will be required for the duration of the trainingIDENTIFY - UNDERSTAND - RESPOND Baptist Health is pleased to present this national and evidence-based training at no charge to the community. Mental Health First Aid empowers community members to identify, understand and respond to risk factors and warning signs of mental health and addiction concerns. Participants also learn: a 5-step action plan to help someone developing a mental health problem or someone in crisiswhere to turn for support - professional, peer and self-helptopics covered include depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, addiction disordersThe course also teaches about recovery and resiliency – the belief that individuals experiencing these challenges can and do get better, and use their strengths to stay well. Participants earn a three-year certification upon completion. PARKING INFORMATION WEEKDAYS, Mon.-Fri. THERE IS A CHARGE for all downtown public parking options within walking distance of the duPont Center. Please plan to arrive early to secure parking. The most convenient option is LAZ Parking's "Florida Theater Lot" which is just across Ocean Street from the duPont Center. The cost is $7 for the day. An automated pay station accepts credit cards. More information here: http://www.downtownjacksonville.org/parking/p-13-florida-theatre-lot.asp