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
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Ethical Considerations for Recovery Coaches (2)
Ethical Considerations for Recovery Coaches (3)
Course Overview and Introduction to the Field
Standards of Practice and The Roles of the Interpreter
Code of Ethics, HIPAA, and Universal Precautions
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