Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses 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 challenge and help connect them to the appropriate 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

The course is valued at $170 per person and offered for FREE for volunteers with the Overnight Warming Locations of Alton and Edwardsville.