Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand
and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults.
You will build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to those who
are struggling. You will also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support.
After the course, you will be able to:
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Recognize common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges
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Recognize common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges
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Understand how to interact with a person in crisis
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Know how to connect a person with help
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Use self-care tools and techniques
UPPER MISSOURI DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT WILL ALSO COME IN TO
TEACH PARTICIPANTS HOW TO RECOGNIZE AN OPIOID OVERDOSE, AND HOW TO
PROPERLY ADMINISTER NARCAN. EACH ATTENDEE WILL RECEIVE A FREE NARCAN KIT.
REGISTER: Mental Health First Aid — Williston Area Chamber of Commerce (willistonchamber.com)
CHOOSE YOUR DATE (may be subject to change):
Wednesday, August 9th, 2023
OR
October 11th, 2023
8:30AM – 4:30PM
Event Details
- October 11, 2023
- 08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Event Type
- Onsite
Location
Williston
Host
Partners
Audiences
- Nursing
- Public Health
- Physicians
- Community Education
- Social Workers
- Occupational Therapy
- Mental Health Providers
- Physical Therapy
Organization Types
- Rural Health Clinic (RHC)
- Public Health
- Emergency Services (EMS)
- Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
- Healthcare Stakeholder Organization
- Tertiary Hospital
- Critical Access Hospital (CAH)
- Long Term Care (LTC)