Mental Health First Aid Training

Mental Health First Aid teaches individuals 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 get them help and connected 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.
  • NEW: 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 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
 

More than 1 million trained!

 

Please contact our Mental Health Coordinator, Brittney Chapa, to schedule a class:

Brittney Chapa, MHFA Outreach Coordinator
936-521-6419
BrittneyC@tcbhc.org

You can also browse our upcoming trainings and sign up through this link:

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/tri-county-behavioral-healthcare-28428134647

   

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