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
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
113 Holland Avenue, Building 67; Albany, NY 12208
Cost: $75
To register: Go to http://www.mhanys.org/Events_new.htm
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