Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use challenges.

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

This course is open to any adult. The course is valued at $170 per person but is being offered to you for $20 thanks to the Hub Arts and Cultural Center.

Course Format:

• Participants must complete 2-hours of self-paced pre-work prior to the course date.
• The 5.5-hour portion of the course is a small group-interactive training. 
• In person portion will be at the Hub Arts and Cultural Center in Rushville Illinois. Participants will have a 30-minute lunch and two 15-minute breaks. 

 PRE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Register HERE