Sometimes, first aid isn’t
a bandage,
or CPR,
or the Heimlich,
or calling 911.
Sometimes, first aid is YOU!
A person you know could be experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis. You can help them.
You are more likely to encounter someone — friend, family member, student, neighbor, or member of the community — in an emotional or mental crisis than someone having a heart attack. Mental Health First Aid teaches a 5-step action plan to offer initial help to anyone showing signs of a mental illness or in a crisis, and connect them with the appropriate rofessional, peer, social, or self-help care.
Anyone can take the 8-hour Mental Health First Aid course — first responders, students, teachers, leaders of faith communities, human resources professionals, and caring citizens.
Youth Focus – Monday October 24, 2016 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
For anyone who works with, or supports, youth and young adults. Youth Mental Health First Aid can give you tools to recognize early warning signs of suicide or depression, and give you information on how to feel more confident in addressing such concerns.
Adult Focus – Monday November 14, 2016 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
For anyone looking for tools to recognize someone who is experiencing a mental health issue or crisis. This is a great opportunity to learn some tools to approach and help someone in need. This course will give you a better understanding of what someone else may be going through and help reduce the stigma that surrounds Mental Health.
Allegan County Community Mental Health Services
County Service Building
3283 – 122nd Ave
Allegan, MI 49010
Both courses are free of charge and lunch will be provided, made possible by a grant from the Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation.