Mental Health First Aid
April 22 @ 9:30 AM - April 29 @ 3:30 PM
LEARN HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY AND NEIGHBORS
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults.
You’ll build skills and the confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to those who are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support.
AFTER THE COURSE, YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:
- Recognize common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges.
- Recognize common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges.
- Understand how to interact with a person in crisis.
- Understand how to connect a person to needed resources.
- Use self-care tools and techniques.
This is a 2-Day In-Person Training and you must attend both dates. Lunch is not provided.
April 22 (9:30 AM – 3:30 PM) AND April 29 (9:30 AM – 3:30 PM)
The Arc of East Central Iowa (680 2nd St. SE)
Conference Room C
*Bring your own lunch
Space is limited! Reserve your spot today by contacting Bailey Freese at bfreese@arceci.org.