Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Mental Health First Aid Certification

Become Certified in Mental Health First Aid!
brought to you by Mental Health Association in New York State, Inc.

 Sometimes, first aid isn’t a bandage, or CPR, or the Heimlich, or calling 911.
Sometimes, first aid is YOU!
Someone you know could be experiencing a mental illness or crisis. You can help them. You are more likely to encounter someone — friend, family member, coworker, neighbor, or member of the community — in an emotional or mental crisis than someone having a heart attack
 Mental Health First Aid teaches a 5-step action plan to offer initial help to people with the signs and symptoms of a mental illness or in a crisis, and connect them with the appropriate professional, peer, social, or self help care. Anyone can take the 8-hour Mental Health First Aid course — first responders, students, teachers, leaders of faith communities, human resources professionals, and caring citizens. Sometimes, the best first aid is you. Take the course, save a life,

 Join us on for ONE of the following sessions:

Session 1 - April 3 & 4, 2014*
Session 2 – May 15 & 16, 2014*
Session 3 – July 10 & 11, 2014*
* Each session comprises two days. Each day is from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm.
 
Location: VA Network Learning Center
113 Holland Avenue, Building 67; Albany, NY 12208
 
Cost: $75

To register: Go to http://www.mhanys.org/Events_new.htm