First-aid training classes slated
Free Lance-Star (Fredericksburg, VA)Nov 23, 2014
The services board provides both the adult and youth curriculums of the Mental Health First Aid training.
The eight-hour training sessions are available to local organizations and members of the public. After taking the course, participants will be better able to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness or addiction.
In a press release, RACSB Executive Director
Branscome noted that those who take the classes will be taught the skills necessary to help make encounters with an individual in crisis successful.
"They are also better able to help connect the individual experiencing a mental health challenge with local resources like counseling or support groups," Branscome said in the release.
Participants will learn the common risk factors and warning signs of specific illnesses to include anxiety, depression, substance use, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
The curriculum is provided over two days. There is a registration fee of
The Adult Mental Health First Aid training will be held:
The training sessions are from
All of the Adult Mental Health First Aid training sessions will be held at the
To register for the adult course, contact
The Youth Mental Health First Aid training will be held:
The youth training sessions are from
To register contact
Visit racsb.state.va.us for additional information or a training flier.
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