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MHFA Training Options in Alexandria (Adult)

Title:MHFA Training Options in Alexandria (Adult)
Date & Time:Thu May 9, 2019 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location:Eugene Simpson Stadium Park, 426 E Monroe Ave
Eugene Simpson Stadium Park
Event Details:The Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) offers Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training for laypersons and paraprofessionals. MHFA is an eight-hour training and certification on skills to help persons who are developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.

The training demonstrates the initial help given to a person showing signs of mental illness or a mental health crisis. The course teaches risk factors, warning signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use disorders, the effects of the illnesses, an overview of treatments and a five-step action plan for helping someone with symptoms. More information about the training is available. Visit the online registration page. Registration is open until filled. Limit 20 participants per class.
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Fees:Free
Audience:Anyone may attend
Tags:Community Event, Community Outreach


For event details visit http://www.alexandriava.gov/c/26131
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