Mental Health First Aid | In-Person Workshop

Description

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an 8-hour course that prepares members of the public to provide first aid for mental ill health to those in need. Just as CPR training helps a person without a clinical background to assist an individual experiencing a heart attack, MHFA is the initial help given to a person showing symptoms of mental illness or in a mental health crisis until appropriate professional or other help, including peer and family support, can be engaged.

MHFA is an evidence-based early intervention public education program that builds mental health literacy. This workshop will help members of our community identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental ill health.

Date & Time: Mental Health First Aid consists of 8 hours of instructor-led training & peer workshopping. We offer MHFA in two 4-hour sessions or one 8-hour session. You must attend the full workshop to receive the manual, materials, and certificate.

• 4/19/24 and 4/26/24 from 1-5 pm @ Lift Workspace - 10266 Truckee Airport Rd Suite C, Truckee, CA 96161
• 5/22/24 from 6/11/24 from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm @ Lift Workspace - 10266 Truckee Airport Rd Suite C, Truckee, CA 96161
• 6/11/24 from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm @ Lift Workspace - 10266 Truckee Airport Rd Suite C, Truckee, CA 96161 (For Child Advocates of Nevada County Staff ONLY)
• Additional dates coming soon

Registration Required: This workshop requires a minimum of 6 participants for the class to take place. The maximum capacity is 15 participants. Registration will close the day before training takes place. If we do not have 6 participants enrolled, we will cancel the workshop.

Registration Fee: This training is complimentary for community members who work and/or reside in Placer or Nevada County.

Objectives:

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.
• Recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health challenges that may impact individuals across the lifespan, with a focus on adulthood.
• Explain the impact of traumatic experiences and the role of resilience on individuals.
• Apply the appropriate steps of the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) to non-crisis situations.
• Apply the appropriate steps of the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) to crises.
• Choose appropriate methods for self-care following the application of Mental Health First Aid in a crisis or non-crisis situation.

Mental Health First Aid Teaches Participants:

• Potential warning signs and risk factors for substance use disorders and mental illness (including depression, anxiety, substance use, and disorders in which psychosis may occur)

• Impact of mental and substance use disorder and common mental health challenges

• 5-step action plan (ALGEE) to assess a situation and provide help

• Local community resources and where to turn for help

Host or Publisher The Speedy Foundation