COURSE DETAILS:

 

You never know what someone is going through until it is too late. Develop awareness of Mental Health First Aid Suicide Prevention in your organization and join over 500,000 Mental Health First Aiders across the nation. Mental Health First Aid® is the initial help offered to a person developing a mental health or substance use problem, or experiencing a mental health crisis. First aid is given until appropriate treatment and support are received or until the crisis resolves. 

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This 8-hour national certification is a customizable course that provides the following instructions: 

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The risk factors and warning signs of mental health and substance use conditions by providing in-depth information on:

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     Depression

     Anxiety

     Trauma

     Psychosis

     Substance Use

 

This course uses a 5-step action plan to assist those with a mental health problem or crisis. It also provides a connection to the appropriate professionals, peers, and self-help resources.

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COURSE OPTIONS:

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Virtual: First Aide participants will complete a 2-hour, self-paced online class, and then participate in a 6-hour, instructor-led videoconference. 

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Blended Learning: Upon completion of the 2-hour self-paced course, first aiders will participate in a 6-hour in-person instructor-led course. 

 

In-person: First Aiders will receive their training as an 8-hour, instructor-led, in-person course. 

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To Schedule: Call 443.840.8010 Leave a message on the confidential voicemail with the available times and dates for a returned call.

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If this is an EMERGENCY:  Please call the crisis line at 988 OR 1.800.273.8255 immediately or go to the nearest emergency room. Ask for an on-call psychologist or psychiatrist.