Compass Health Network is hosting Mental Health First Aid. Live course will be September 16, 2022 from 8:00am-4:30pm CST in Columbia, MO. Compass staff, clients, and community members are welcome to attend. Please register through Eventbrite or by contacting Laura Powell at [email protected] 573-301-0772.
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:
Participants must complete 2-hours of self-paced training at least 3 days prior to the course date.
The live portion of the course is a small group-interactive training. Participants should be prepared to be present and actively engaged for the whole course.
For questions, please contact Laura Powell at [email protected] or 573-301-0772.
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