Mental Health First Aid Training- Adult

Schedule

Wed May 29 2024 at 09:00 am to 04:00 pm

Location

UF/IFAS Extension - Brevard County | Cocoa, FL

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Nearly 1 in 5 people in the U.S. live with a mental illness. Learn how to support your friends, families, and neighbors with this training.
About this Event

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is skills-based training that teaches people how to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge. Like physical First Aid and CPR, MHFA helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis until professional assistance is obtained or the crisis is resolved. Studies show that MHFA training reduces stigma, improves knowledge, and increases first-aid actions toward people experiencing mental health and substance use challenges.

During the course, you’ll build the skills and confidence to reach out and provide initial support to struggling people. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support.

AFTER THE COURSE, YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:

  • Recognize common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges.
  • Understand how to interact with a person in crisis.
  • Know how to connect a person with help.
  • Use self-care tools and techniques.

Delivery:

All registered learners will complete a 2-hour, self-paced online pre-work, and participate 5.5-hour, in-person Instructor-led training. Please note- no lunch is provided during this training.

Cost:

  • $85.00 with printed books and materials
  • $65.00 with only electronic copies of books and materials

NOTE: Classes and events may be canceled at any time due to low registration or other circumstances, with full refunds issued for paid events. Similar classes or events often are offered on future dates.

The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact the UF/IFAS Brevard County Extension Office at [email protected] or (321) 633-1702 at least 2 weeks in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution

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Where is it happening?

UF/IFAS Extension - Brevard County, 3695 Lake Drive, Cocoa, United States

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Tickets

USD 65.00 to USD 85.00

UF\/IFAS Extension Brevard County

Host or Publisher UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County

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