Adult Mental Health First Aid Training

Adult Mental Health First Aid consists of 8 hours of instructor-led training. The class will be at the Team Recovery, 4352 West Sylvania Avenue, #Suite A, Toledo, Ohio 43623.

Mental Health First Aid is an early intervention public education program. It teaches adults how to recognize the signs and symptoms that suggest a potential mental health challenge, how to listen nonjudgmentally and give reassurance to a person who may be experiencing a mental health challenge, and how to refer a person to appropriate professional support and services.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the purpose of Mental Health First Aid and the role of the Mental Health First Aider.
• Identify the impact of mental health challenges on the well-being of adults in the U.S.
• Explain that recovery from a mental health challenge is possible.
• Describe the principles of safety and privacy for the Mental Health First Aider and the person receiving first aid.
• Explain the 5 steps of the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (ALGEE).
• Recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health challenges that may impact adults.
• Evaluate the impact of early intervention on mental health challenges.

Adult Mental Health First Aid teaches about recovery and resiliency – the belief that individuals experiencing these challenges can improve and use their strengths to stay well.

L unch will be provided at this 8-hour training. Snacks are welcome.

If you have questions, please contact Latrice Flowers at [email protected].

Host or Publisher The Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Lucas County