Noblesville Chamber of Commerce recently issued the following announcement.
Mental Health First Aid Adult Training
The Noblesville Chamber, in partnership with Invest Hamilton County, OneZone and Westfield Chambers will be hosting quarterly Mental Health First Aid trainings focused on employers throughout Hamilton County.
Typically, this training costs at least $250-$400 per person, but thanks to support from the Hamilton County Council and Commissioners via the ARPA Committee, this training will only cost $40 per person throughout 2022 and 2023. Training will be conducted by Mental Health America of Indiana.
WHY 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 may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to appropriate care.
WHAT IT COVERS
Common signs and symptoms of mental illness
Common signs and symptoms of substance use
How to interact with a person in crisis
How to connect the person with help
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 help
Encourage self-help and other support strategies
Date and Time
Tuesday Apr 19, 2022
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM EDT
April 19, 2022
8:30AM to 4:30PM
Location
Location will be shared with all confirmed registrants.
Fees/Admission
$40 per person discounted rate
Contact Information
Bob DuBois
Original source can be found here.
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