2-Day Adult Mental Health First Aid via Zoom Invitation
Wed, Jan 15
|Zoom link emailed one day before training.
You do not want to miss this FREE training! This is a two-day virtual training. The training is 10:00 am - 2:00 pm on both dates. You must attend both dates to obtain certification.
Time & Location
Jan 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – Jan 16, 2025, 2:00 PM
Zoom link emailed one day before training.
About the event
This is an 8-hour online training, and participants must attend the entire session to receive certification. Cameras are required to remain on throughout the day. The instructor will schedule time for breaks. Please ensure you have an active Zoom account and test your connection before the training date. You will receive a Zoom invitation one day prior; if it doesn’t appear in your inbox, please check your spam folder. If you haven’t received an invitation at least 15 minutes before the training begins, contact us at (619) 543-0412 ext. 113, 114, or 121.
Mental Health First Aid is a public education program designed to introduce participants to the risk factors and warning signs of mental health challenges, build an understanding of their impact, and provide an overview of available supports. This 8-hour course incorporates role-playing and simulations to teach participants how to offer initial assistance during a mental health crisis and connect individuals to appropriate professional, peer, social, or self-help resources. The program also covers common risk factors and warning signs for specific conditions, including anxiety, depression, substance use, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and schizophrenia.