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SFTY10 MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID

Date(s)	Time(s)
Thursday 4/18/2019	8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Space Available
Course closing date: 4/18/2019
Location: Fire Station 1

For more information contact: Alicia/Risk Mgmt., 505-863-1229

Credits Available

Total Training Hours: 8

Description:
WHY IS MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID? MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TEACHES YOU HOW TO IDENTIFY, UNDERSTAND, AND RESPOND TO SIGNS OF MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. THIS 8-HOUR TRAINING GIVES YOU THE SKILLS YOU NEED TO REACH OUT AND PROVIDE INITIAL SUPPORT TO SOMEONE WHO MAYBE DEVELOPING A MENTAL HEALTH OR SUBSTANCE USE PROBLEM AND HELP CONNECT THEM TO APPROPRIATE CARE. WHO SHOULD TAKE IT; -EMPLOYERS -POLICE OFFICERS -HOSPITAL STAFF -FIRST RESPONDERS -FAITH LEADERS -COMMUNITY MEMBERS -CARING INDIVIDUALS -CUSTOMER SERVICE REPS. -ANYONE SERVING THE PUBLIC WHAT IT COVERS: -COMMON SIGN AND SYMPTOMS -COMMON SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF SUBSTANCE USE. -HOW TO INTERACT WITH A PERSON IN CRISIS. -HOW TO CONNECT THE PERSON WITH HELP -NEW: HOW TO ADMINISTER NALOXONE IN THE EVENT OF AN OPIOID OVERDOSE. THE COURSE WILL TEACH YOU HOW TO APPLY THE ALGEE ACTION PLAN: -ASSESS FOR RISK OF SUICIDE OR HARM -LISTEN NONJUDGMENTALLY -GIVE REASSURANCE AND INFORMATION -ENCOURAGE APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONAL -ENCOURAGE SELF-HELP AND OTHER SUPPORT STRATEGIES

If you have questions, please contact Risk Management at extension 11280 or dial (505) 726-2616.

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