What is Mental Health First Aid?
Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.
Mental Health First Aiders are teachers, first responders, and veterans. They're neighbors, parents, and friends. They are employers, people supporting a loved one, and caring individuals. Mental Health First Aiders are anyone who wants to make their community healthier, happier, and safer for all.
Why Mental Health First Aid Matters
Most of us would know how to help if we saw someone having a heart attack; we'd start CPR, or at the very least call 911. But too few of us would know how to respond if we saw someone having a panic attack or if we were concerned that a friend or coworker might be showing signs of alcohol use disorder.
Mental Health First Aid takes the fear and hesitation out of starting these conversations by improving understanding and providing an action plan that teaches people to safely and responsibly identify and address a potential mental health or substance use challenge.
When more people are equipped with the tools to start a dialogue, more people can get the help they need. Mental Health First Aiders are a vital link, connecting those experiencing a mental health or substance use and challenge with appropriate support.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) trainings are available that focus on adults supporting adults and adults supporting youth.
We can host an MHFA training for your business, church, school, or social organization anywhere in Sanilac County. Call us today at 810-583-0394 for more information or click here to complete the inquiry form.
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