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211 WI Mental Health First Aid Training - 7.19 & 7.26
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Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training that helps you identify, understand, and respond to signs of addiction and mental illnesses in early-onset and in crisis. Mental Health First Aid is an internationally recognized evidence-based program that was created and is managed by the National Council for Mental Wellness. 211 Wisconsin in partnership with WI Department of Health Services providing this training for 211 staff throughout the state of WI.

7/19/2021
When: Monday, July 19 & July 26
12:00 - 3:30 pm
Where: Zoom Virtual Event
United States
Contact: Jessica Neumann
jneumann@unitedwaywi.org
612-501-6395


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Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training course that teaches participants about mental health and substance-use issues.

What is Mental Health First Aid?

Mental Health First Aid is an internationally recognized evidence-based program that was created and is managed by the National Council of Mental Wellness.This class that helps you identify, understand, and respond to signs of addiction and mental illnesses. You learn by engaging in the materials and relating what you learn to real-life situations. Role-playing, group discussions, and exercises keep you engaged and allow you to practice helping skills.

 

WHY TAKE MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID? 

1. To be prepared: Just as you learn CPR, learn how to help in a mental health crisis 

2. Mental illnesses are common: 1 in 5 adults in any given year 

3. You care: be there for a friend, family member, or colleague 

4. You can help: people with mental illnesses often suffer alone 

 

SKILLS LEARNED

In the Mental Health First Aid training, you will learn:      

  • Risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns

  • Strategies for how to help someone in both crisis and non-crisis situations

  • Where to turn for help

  • Non-judgmental communication and listening skills

  • A 5-step action plan to help someone developing signs and symptoms of a mental illness or in an emotional crisis

 

The class consist of 2 hours of self-guided learning and 2–3.5-hour virtual class sessions. 

Once you have enrolled you will receive an e-mail confirmation with more details.