Mental Health First Aid is a FREE 8 hour certification course designed to give participants the tools to respond to psychiatric emergencies until professional help arrives and to improve people’s mental health literacy. Specialized classes also for Adults, Adults Working with Youth, Law Enforcement, Vets, Family Members, Higher Education. Classes available in Spanish. (Not eligible for Licensed Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Counselor.)
Please forward this opportunity to your local community contacts as appropriate. Great opportunity for family members, caregivers, foster parents, faith-based groups, transitional-aged youth, mentees/community mentors, youth services staff, retirees or anyone interested in the Behavioral Health field. FYI, MHFA trainings is not available for County staff through this provider.
Spanish sessions available in National City, Otay Mesa West, and San Ysidro. Saturday class will be held July 9, 2016 9:00 am - 6:00 pm at NAMI San Diego – Side By Side Companions 5095 Murphy Canyon Road. Suite 320, San Diego, CA 92123.
See attached schedule for more classes. REGISTER ONLINE for classes July through September 2016 or visit www.MHASD.org for local resources for Mental Health and Wellness.
Suicide Prevention: If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide call: 1.800.273.TALK (1.800.273.8255)
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