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No Cost Course • On-Premise Training Available • Group Training for up to 30 Participants

This 8-hour 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 appropriate care.


WHO SHOULD TAKE IT?

Employers

Police officers

Hospital staff

First responders

Faith leaders

Community members

Caring individuals


WHAT IT COVERS:

• 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.

• NEW: How to administer naloxone in the event of an opioid overdose.


The course will teach you how to apply the ALGEE action plan:

• Assess for risk of suicide or harm

• Listen non judgmentally

• Give reassurance and information

• Encourage appropriate professional help

• Encourage self-help and other support strategies







Want to take the course?

Contact:

Kaitlyn Griffin, BSW

Mental Health Awareness Training Coordinator 


219-462-0946

kgriffin@portercountysac.com 


Download the MHAT Training Request Form

Click here


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