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DESCRIPTION:The Department of Community and Human Services is continuing Me
 ntal Health First Aid (MHFA) training and certification for laypersons and
  paraprofessionals in Alexandria. MHFA is an 8-hour training on skills to 
 help persons who are developing a mental health problem or experiencing a 
 mental health crisis.
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SUMMARY:Adult Mental Health First Aid Training (1 of 2) on Oct 6\, 2014
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CATEGORIES:Class,Human Services
DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c
 hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app
 s.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=8323\n\nThis training demonstra
 tes the initial help given to a person showing signs of mental illness or 
 a mental health crisis. The 8-hour course teaches risk factors\, warning s
 igns and symptoms of mental health and substance use disorders\; the effec
 ts of the illnesses and an overview of treatments\; and a five-step action
  plan for helping someone with symptoms.\n\nThis training does not prepare
  someone to diagnose or provide treatment. It is designed to help paraprof
 essionals and laypersons provide support until an individual is linked to 
 professional resources. MHFA is not recommended ofr licensed mental health
  providers. \n\nThe dates for this session are Oct 6 and 8\, 2014\, 4-8 p.
 m. Registration is open until filled. Limit 20 participants per class. Att
 endees of the full 8-hour course will receive a three-year certification i
 n MHFA. Visit alexandriava.gov/DCHS for class dates and registration. All 
 training takes place at 4480 King Street.\n\nThe City of Alexandria is com
 mitted to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act\, as amended
 . To request a reasonable accommodation\, e-mail Maurice Tomdio or call 57
 1.384.5244.\n\nLocation: DCHS\nContact Person: Donielle Marshall\nContact 
 Phone: 703.746.3523\nContact Email: Donielle.Marshall@alexandriava.gov\nAu
 dience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Class\, Human Services\n\nImport this eve
 nt into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/iCal.aspx?id=
 1&si=8323\n\nWeb resources:\n\nhttp://alexandriava.gov/DCHS\n
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DTSTAMP:20140717T143607Z
DTSTART:20141006T200000Z
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STATUS:CONFIRMED
SUMMARY:Adult Mental Health First Aid Training (1 of 2)
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URL:http://alexandriava.gov/DCHS
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