The Campus Suicide Prevention Center of Virginia, in partnership with the The Planning Council and the Virginia Department of Health will sponsor the Mental Health First Aid course on July 1, 2014 in Norfolk, VA
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches participants
the skills needed to identify and support those with mental illnesses and
substance use disorders. It is appropriate for all caregivers and natural helpers.
MHFA is an 8-hour, highly interactive course that:
· Provides
an overview of mental illness and substance use disorders,
· Introduces
risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems, as well as their
impact on individuals,
· Provides
an overview of common treatments.
Participants
who complete the course certify as “Mental Health First Aiders”; they learn the
skills and resources needed to help an individual in crisis connect with
appropriate care.To learn more, go to: http://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/cs/
Because of the generous support of the Virginia Department of
Health's Division of Injury and Violence Prevention, this training will
be offered at no cost; the course is typically valued at
$250. All training materials will be provided; lunch will be "on
your own".
Space is limited to 25 participants per training. Because
of the demand for seats, please register only if you are able to attend the
full 8 hour course.
Online registration is available at: http://campussuicidepreventionva.org/eventmentalhealth.php
