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 professional, 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.
Adult Focus – Wednesday, March 15, 2015 , 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.