Please Note: The Adult Mental Health First Aid course consists of two hours of self-paced content followed by 6.5 hours of instructor-led training. The self-paced computer training must be completed at least three days prior to the beginning of the course and the one-hour self-paced post session computer training must be completed as well in order for attendees to obtain certification. Registration ends October 11 at 12 noon.

All attendees are required to provide a $25 deposit to reserve their spot in this course. The deposit will be returned to those who attend and live or work in Milwaukee County. Those who do not attend, or those who do not live or work in Milwaukee County, will not receive a refund.

Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. This training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care.

What the Mental Health First Aid Course offers:
• Common signs and symptoms of mental illness
• Common signs and symptoms of substance use
• How to interact with a person in crisis
• How to connect the person with help
• Content on trauma, addiction, and self-care

The course will teach you how to apply the ALGEE action plan:
• Assess for risk of suicide or harm.
• Listen nonjudgmentally.
• Give reassurance and information.
• Encourage appropriate professional help.
• Encourage self-help and other support strategies.

All attendees are required to provide a $25 deposit to reserve their spot in this course. The deposit will be returned to those who attend and live or work in Milwaukee County. Those who do not attend, or those who do not live or work in Milwaukee County, will not receive a refund. If you need help with your deposit, kindly contact Rita Liesiefsky at the email below.