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Who? Anyone! This training is designed for lay people, and can benefit many professional industries. Continuing education credits are available for professional bodies including social workers and teachers in Virginia. Join the more than 3 million people in the U.S. have been trained by thousands of certified Instructors to identify, understand, and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges.
What? What is Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) and what does it teach? MHFA is skills-based training that teaches people how to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge. Similar to physical First Aid and CPR, MHFA helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis until professional assistance is obtained or the crisis is resolved. Mental Health First Aiders learn a 5-step Action Plan to recognize warning signs of a mental health or substance use challenge, provide help in crisis and non-crisis situations and understand where to turn for additional assistance.
When? Saturday, December 2, 2023. 11 AM - 6 PM (meal break will be provided)
Where? The Instructor-led training will be held in-person at Homegrown Power Yoga Studio, 286 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon, VA 20170.
Why? Many people know to call 911 or administer CPR for a physical health emergency but hesitate to start conversations about mental health and substance use. MHFA provides the tools a layperson needs to take action. Studies show that MHFA training reduces stigma, improves knowledge and increases first aid actions toward people experiencing mental health and substance use challenges. Here's more:
MHFA is proven to be effective in teaching adults how to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges.
Peer-reviewed studies from around the world show that individuals trained in MHFA: (1) Expand their knowledge of signs, symptoms and risk factors of mental health and substance use challenges. (2) Can identify appropriate types of professionals and self-help resources for individuals with a mental health or substance use challenge. (3) Have increased confidence in and likelihood to help an individual in distress. (4) Show increased mental well-being themselves.
How? A Blended online and in-person training – Learners complete a 2-hour, self-paced online course, and then participate in a 5.5-hour, Instructor-led training. Must complete both parts to receive a certificate. CEU's - Continuing Education Credits available for some professional bodies.
Investment: $35 for 5.5 hours of training (one hour break)
