Do you want to learn more about mental health first aid, but don’t know where to start? Marin County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services is offering a FREE Adult Mental Health First Aid training. This course is made possible through Mental Health Services Act/Prevention and Early Intervention funds.
You can attend the English only class on May 10th, 2023, or the Spanish class on May 20th. Registration is required and capacity is limited.
Anyone can participate in the 8-hour Mental Health First Aid training. Whether you’re a first responder, student (18 and older), or a caring individual, you will learn the signs of and how to respond to mental health needs. (This course is not intended for trained mental health providers.)
After a day of presentations and interactive exercises, you’ll know more about how to help a person who is experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge or is in crisis. Trainees will learn about common mental health challenges, as well as a 5-step action plan for how to help people in both crisis and non-crisis situations.
Mental Health First Aid registration links
(English) MHFA Adult Training May 10th, 2023
(En Espanol) MHFA Adult Training May 20th, 2023
Someone you know might experience a mental illness or crisis. You can help them.
Did you know you’re more likely to encounter someone in emotional or mental crisis than someone having a heart attack? Through this training, you’ll learn to implement the 5-step action plan and offer initial help to people with signs and symptoms of a mental illness or crisis, as well as connecting them with professional, peer, social, or self-help care.
For questions about this training, please contact Veronica Caldera.
Is someone you know experiencing a crisis? Receive free, 24/7 confidential support by texting MARIN to 741741.
