Events

Adult Mental Health First Aid Training

August 23 to August 23, 2024
8:00am to 4:00pm
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Adult Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. This in-person course will teach you how to apply the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE):

  • Assess for risk of suicide or harm
  • Listen non-judgmentally
  • Give reassurance and information
  • Encourage appropriate professional help
  • Encourage self-help and other support strategies

The course will also cover:

  • Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges
  • Common signs and symptoms of substance abuse challenges
  • How to interact with a person in crisis
  • How to connect a person with help
  • Expanded content on trauma, substance use, and self-care
Registration Required

Registration has ended for this event.

Location
Plains Area Mental Health Center’s Spirit Lake Office
710 Lake Street,
Spirit Lake, IA

For More Information
Tracy Delao
(712) 792-2991 x254
tdelao@pamhc.org