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Date: Friday, April 26, 2024
Time: 8:00-16:00
Price: $15 per student
Description:
WHY MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID?
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) for Public Safety teaches the skills needed 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. This evidence-based training promotes open dialogue, reduces stigma, and encourages officers to seek support when needed. Offering MHFA for Public Safety can help create a healthier, more resilient, and productive department.
WHAT IT COVERS
• The relevance of mental health to the Law Enforcement community.
• Risk factors and protective factors specific to the Law Enforcement community.
• How to apply the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) in scenarios designed
specifically for Law Enforcement professionals.
• National, regional and community mental health resources for Law Enforcement
professionals and their families.
WHO SHOULD TAKE IT
• Law Enforcement and Corrections Personnel
• Family members of the Law Enforcement community.
• Members of the Public Safety community.
Course is brought to you by representatives and clinicians from Porter-Starke Services.
Lunch is provided.
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