Recovery Coach Academy (1)
Recovery Coach Academy (2)
Recovery Coach Academy (3)
Recovery Coach Academy (4)
Recovery Coach Academy (5)
Successful Supervision with CHWs Part I
Apply by Wednesday, January 13, 2020 at 5pm
Questions? Contact Jaenia Fernandez
Email: jfernandez@centerforhealthimpact.org
Successful Supervision with CHWs Part I
Apply by Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 5pm
Questions? Contact Jaenia Fernandez
Email: jfernandez@centerforhealthimpact.org
Successful Supervision with CHWs Part II
Apply by Wednesday, January 13, 2020 at 5pm
Questions? Contact Jaenia Fernandez
Email: jfernandez@centerforhealthimpact.org
Successful Supervision with CHWs Part II
Apply by Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 5pm
Questions? Contact Jaenia Fernandez
Email: jfernandez@centerforhealthimpact.org
Why Take Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This 8-hour 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 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
- How to administer Naloxone in the event of an opioid overdose
Who Should Take It?
- Employers
- Police officers
- Hospital staff
- First responders
- Faith leaders
- Community members
- Caring individuals
The course will teach you how to apply the ALGEE plan:
- Assess for risk of suicide or harm
- Listen non-judgmentally
- Give reassurance and information
- Encourage appropriate professional help
- Encourage self-help and other support strategies
Details
Two-day course: February 6 and February 13, 2020, from 9am-2pm
Cost: $75