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You are not alone. 1 in 4 people in the U.S. have a mental illness.
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Although many of us know CPR & First Aid, you’re much more likely to encounter someone with mental health symptoms than someone having a heart attack.
WHAT IS MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID?
Recovery Resources is proud to be among the first providers of Mental Health First Aid training in Ohio. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an exciting public education program, similar to CPR and First Aid, that helps people identify, understand, and respond to individuals experiencing signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. MHFA was developed to help members of the community support an individual developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.
There are two versions of Mental Health First Aid:
- Traditional Mental Health First Aid, which teaches participants how to respond to the mental health and substance abuse emergencies experienced by adults
- Youth Mental Health First Aid, which teaches participants how to respond to the signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in adolescents ages 12-18
For more information on Youth Mental Health First Aid, click HERE
WHO SHOULD ATTEND MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID?
Traditional Mental Health First Aid
This training is recommended for everyone, especially people who regularly work with the public (healthcare professionals, teachers, retail employees, emergency services workers, customer service professionals, etc), as well as anyone who wants to learn more about mental health and substance use or feel more comfortable assisting someone experiencing a crisis.
Youth Mental Health First Aid
This training is designed for adults who regularly interact with youth and may also be appropriate for older adolescents (16 and older), to encourage peer to peer interaction and support. Anyone who regularly engages with youth (teachers, athletic coaches, guidance counselors, youth group advisors, mentors, juvenile justice professionals, etc.) will find the course content useful.
WHAT DO PARTICIPANTS LEARN?
Both Traditional and Youth Mental Health First Aid Teach:
- Basic knowledge of the potential risk factors and warning signs for a range of mental health problems
- A 5-step action plan encompassing the skills to assess a situation, select and implement appropriate interventions, and help an individual in crisis connect with appropriate professional care
- Understanding of the prevalence of various mental health disorders in the U.S. and the need for reduced stigma
- Working knowledge of the appropriate professional, peer, social, and self-help resources available to help someone with a mental health problem achieve recovery
WHERE?
We can bring MHFA to any organization, group, or business in Ohio.
Trainings hosted at Recovery Resources are held at
3950 Chester Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114 (free parking in lot behind building).
HOW MUCH DOES THE TRAINING COST?
The following pricing is for trainings hosted at Recovery Resources:
- The cost for the 12 hour traditional Mental Health First Aid training is $175/person. Groups of 5+ who register and pay together receive a discount of $125/person
- The cost of the 10 hour Youth Mental Health First Aid training is $125.00/ person. Groups of 5+ who register and pay together receive a discount of $100/person
Please contact Johni Fiber at 216-431-4131, Ext. 1130 to discuss pricing for bringing MHFA to your organization.
WHEN ARE UPCOMING TRAININGS?
Traditional Mental Health First Aid
All traditional MHFA trainings are held at 3950 Chester Ave. Cleveland, Ohio
and run over the course of two days from 8:30 AM-5:00 PM.
April 22 & 23, 2013
August 8 & 9, 2013
October 17 & 18, 2013
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Youth Mental Health First Aid
All Youth MHFA trainings are held at 3950 Chester Ave. Cleveland, Ohio
and run over the course of two 5 –hour days.
June 20 & 21, 2013
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID:
ABC News
NPR
WHAT NORTHEAST OHIO IS SAYING ABOUT
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID AT RECOVERY RESOURCES:
“Knowledge is power and I feel empowered!”
“This training should be mandatory for anyone who supervises people, HR professionals, police/fire/EMS, school counselors/teachers.”
“Where has this been all of our lives?”
“This training explained and answered a lot of questions personally and vocationally.”
“Very engaging and educational.”
“I recommend that everyone should take this course if dealing with people on a regular basis.”
“A+”
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