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Mental Health First Aid
Date and time
Location
833 Chestnut St
833 Chestnut Street, Suite 210 Room B01 Philadelphia, PA 19107Description
Two half-day trainings
Thursday, 9/13 7:45 am - 12:30 PM and Thursday, 9/20 7:45 am - 12:30 PM.
You must attend both sessions in order to receive the certificate.
Mental Health First Aid is a ground-breaking public education program that helps the public identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Those who take the 8 hour Mental Health First Aid course become certified as Mental Health First Aiders and learn a 5‐step action plan encompassing the skills, resources, and knowledge to help an individual in crisis connect with appropriate professional, peer, social, and self-help care.
PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN:
*How to help persons developing a mental illness or in a crisis
*Recognize signs of addictions and mental illnesses
*Learn a 5-step action plan to assess a situation and help
*Realize the impact of mental and substance use disorders
*Develop awareness of local resources and where to turn for help
Cost of training is $100 for Jefferson faculty and staff. Fee covers breakfast, training manual, and course. After you register, you will be contacted about paying for the training.
Organized by
The Higher Education Suicide Prevention Coalition (HESPC) is a collaborative organization with the united goal of developing and implementing strategies to reduce suicides on college campuses and improve the overall wellness of students. Campus representatives involved in HESPC activities include counseling center staff, student health, student affairs, residence life, public safety, athletics, campus ministry, and any other campus leader with an interest in student wellness and suicide prevention. More information can be found by visiting www.hespc.org.