Central Texas Community In-Person MV Mental Health First Aid 9/14

1700 South Lamar,Austin TX 78704

14 September, 2022

Description

Take a class. Save a life. Strengthen your community. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a 8-hour instructor led interactive training. Participants will be able to become certified in MHFA from the Integral Care facility. Mental Health First Aid is a nationally recognized, evidence-based training that provides people the basic tools to help someone who might be developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. MHFA can save a life, just like CPR can save someone who is having a heart attack. Instructors will be providing added information to best support service members, veterans, and their families who might be developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Why is MHFA important? Mental illness is common. Approximately 1 in 5 adults experiences mental illness. 50% of mental health issues can be identified by age 14.  Who should take MHFA? Anyone! MHFA gives people the tools they need to help friends, family, colleagues and community members. It answers key questions like "What do I do?" and "Where can someone find help?" (Registrants living outside of our Travis County service area will be required to pay a $25 participant fee) What will you learn in MHFA? Warning signs and risk factors for mental illnessInformation on sign and symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis and substance use disorderA 5-step action plan to help someone showing signs of mental illness or experiencing a crisisProfessional and self-help resourcesCEUs are free and available for the following licenses: LMSW/LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LCDC. CPE’s for teaching professionals, Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians credit available as well as TCOLE credit available. For more information on Mental Health First Aid, if you’d like to host an MHFA training or to request special accommodations, please feel free to contact [email protected]. Household income is asked during registration for grant purposes only. Click here for poverty guidelines.