ADULT Mental Health First Aid (10-08-26) IN PERSON

Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Description: Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Learn 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. 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. **Montgomery County Ohio residents (or those working in the county) and those in the surrounding area will be given preference. If you are from outside this area you can find classes near you here: https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/ * Please do not register for this class if you have taken any Mental Health First Aid class in the last 2 years. COST: $20.00 Fees charged will be refunded upon completion of the class. Those registering but not attending, will not be refunded. Cancellations will be accepted and refunded up to 24 hours prior to the training. The refund will return to the original payment method within 5-7 business days. Please note that additional convenience fees are charged by the registration website and these are non-refundable. GENERAL INFORMATION: As part of the ongoing data-collection for this evidence-based curriculum, you will need to create an account in the MHFA Connect Learning Management System to complete pre-and post-work, including the final quiz which is the last step to certification. After registration has ended, those who have signed up will be sent instructions for setting up this account. Participants who complete the full course will secure a three-year certification. CEUs Montgomery County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services has been approved by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board to offer continuing education credit hours to Counselors and Social Workers (Provider #RCS111304) and the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board to offer recognized clock hours to Chemical Dependency Counselors (C1=1.25, C2=5, C3=.5, C4=.25, C7=.5) and Prevention Professionals (P2=5.25, P3=1, P6=1.25)(Provider #50-17863) and has approved this training for 7.5 hours of CEUs. Other licensing boards may also accept these hours, however it is the attendee’s responsibility to establish this prior to attending. By registering and attending this session, you acknowledge and agree that your photo may be taken and used by Montgomery County ADAMHS. If you do not agree to have your photo used, you must contact the organizer prior to the class. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in a training session, please contact the organizer.