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Mental Health First Aid - Public Safety
Mental Health First Aid for Public Safety teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses or substance use disorders. This 8-hour training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care. It focuses on the unique experiences and needs of Public Safety personnel and is a valuable resource that can make a difference in their lives, their co-workers’ and families’ lives, and the communities they serve. People who enroll in Mental Health First Aid courses learn a five-step action plan to help others cope with mental health or substance use problems. |
Date’s offered:
Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019; Wednesday Sept. 25, 2019 (class size limited to 30 participants per class) Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm Where: Bemidji Police Department - EOC Fee: $100 POST Board Approved for 8 continuing education credits Must attend entire 8 hours of training to receive certification from the National Council of Behavioral Health Register ASAP, by Sept. 16th at MentalHealthUSA.org or by emailing a list of names, phone numbers and email addresses of those from your department who will be attending to valeries@MentalHealthUSA.org This training is offered through Mental Health USA. Mental Health USA is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization whose mission is: ‘Creating caring, supportive communities for individuals living with mental health difficulties and their families.’ For more information contact Valerie Saviano at valeries@MentalHealthUSA.org |
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