Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an evidence-based training program administered by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges.
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Suicide is a leading cause of death in the U.S. Each year, over 44,000 people who live in the U.S. die by suicide, and for every suicide, 25 will attempt.
When more people are equipped with the tools they need to start a dialogue, more people can get the help they need.
The National Council provides training to support mental health, including Mental Health First Aid. This course teaches how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges, giving participants the skills they need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a problem or experiencing a crisis.
Events
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Psychiatric Rehabilitation Learning and Action Series – Session 2Jul 9, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
This three-part training series will serve as an in-depth introduction to psychiatric rehabilitation. The 90-minute webinars will enhance your understanding of each phase of psychiatric rehabilitation using lectures, case studies and group exercises. In the weeks after each webinar, there will be an office hour session for any follow-up questions.Join…
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CCBHCs and Justice System Partnership WebinarJul 29, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Join us to discuss how and where along the criminal justice continuum Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) can create partnerships to engage and support people with serious mental illness (SMI). We’ll cover key intervention points for delivering timely, coordinated mental health and substance use treatment and explore evidence-based strategies…
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Psychiatric Rehabilitation Learning and Action Series – Session 3Sep 24, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
This three-part training series will serve as an in-depth introduction to psychiatric rehabilitation. The 90-minute webinars will enhance your understanding of each phase of psychiatric rehabilitation using lectures, case studies and group exercises. In the weeks after each webinar, there will be an office hour session for any follow-up questions.Join…
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