Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches how to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health challenges and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills needed to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance abuse problem or experiencing a crisis.
For adults who work, live or care for adults. Participants will learn how to assist an adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves, using a practical, evidence-based action plan. The MHFA Adult class in English is delivered in a virtual format. Learners complete a 2 hour, self-paced online introduction, and participate in a 6.5 hour, instructor led training in a video conference.
02. Teen Version
Teen Mental Health First Aid teaches high school students how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders among their friends and peers. The training gives students the skills to have supportive conversations with their friends and get a responsible and trusted adult to take over as necessary. It is designed to be delivered in schools or community sites in three interactive classroom sessions of 90 minutes each or six sessions of 45 minutes each.
03. Youth Version
With a focus on improved mental health literacy and early intervention. Youth MHFA is for adults who work, live or care for adolescents such as teachers, school support staff, parents, sports coaches, community group leaders and youth workers. Adolescence is a time of important change and development. It is also the time when mental health problems can first emerge. During high school years, mental health problems are among the leading causes of falling grades, problems with friends and relationships and substance abuse. The MHFA Youth class in English is delivered in a virtual format. Learners complete a 2 hour, self-paced online introduction, and participate in a 5.5 hour, instructor led training in a video conference.
04. spanish speaking Options
The Mental Health First Aid (Primeros Auxilios de Salud Mental) classes in Spanish (adults and youth) are delivered in person. Learners will receive their training as an 8-hour, Instructor-led, in-person course. Participants can join an open class or we can create a private class with fifteen or more participants.
Shani Young at Directions for Living, Inc
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