Mental Health First Aid- 2 day event Apr 18 10 a - 2:30 p & Apr 19 10a-2:30

1636 East Mission Road,Fallbrook CA 92028

18 April, 2022

Description

FREE 8-hour certification. Learn to recognize risk factors, warning signs, and symptoms of mental illness and how YOU can make a difference. This is a two day event- April 18 & April 19 from 10 am - 2:30 pm both days. Why Mental Health First Aid? Mental Health First Aid 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 illness • Common signs and symptoms of substance use • How to interact with a person in crisis • How to connect the person with help • NEW: Expanded content on trauma, addiction and self-care Who Should Take it • Community members • Caring individuals • Employers • Police officers • Medical staff • First responders • Faith leaders