February 27, 2020 8:00 am – 5:30 pm Hotel on North 297 North Street – Pittsfield, MA

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.

The course will teach you how to apply the ALGEE action plan

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.

• Assess for risk of suicide or harm
• Listen nonjudgmentally
• Give reassurance and information
• Encourage appropriate professional help
• Encourage self-help and other support strategies

Registration $75
($50 registration fee includes Continental Breakfast, Lunch, and continuing education credits + $25 required training manual fee)

For more information call 413-842-5160

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Continuing Education