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Mental Health First Aid

We are excited to offer several different tracks for Mental Health First Aid training. Please know that the basic information and techniques are the same in each training, so feel free to take the class on the date that works best for you. 

 

Older Adults Mental Health First Aid Training 

Monday, April 15 & Tuesday, April 16th from 9a-1p

* you must attend both dates to obtain your completion certificate.

 

Youth Advocates Mental Health First Aid Training 

Saturday, June 15th from 9a-5p 

 

Adult Mental Health First Aid Training 

Saturday, August 17th from 9a-5p

Registration link coming soon! 

 

Español Primeros Auxilios para la Salud Mental

Sábado 19 de octubre de 9a-5p

¡Próximamente enlace de registro!

 

Veterans & Families Mental Health First Aid Training 

Saturday, November 16th from 9a-5p 

Registration link coming soon! 

 

 What 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 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 the appropriate care.

Flyer for Mental Health First Aid

 Training is appropriate for ages 16+. 

 

Who Should Take it

• Community members

• Caring individuals

• Employers

• Police officers

• Hospital staff

• First responders

• Faith leaders

 

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

• NEW: Expanded content on trauma, addiction and self-care

 

Presented by Mental Health America of San Diego.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Bianca Heyming, Community Health & Wellness Center Programs Coordinator for Fallbrook Regional Health District at 760.731.9187 or bheyming@fallbrookhealth.org