Ever been in a situation where you thought someone needed help or was in distress, but you didn’t know how to respond?

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month (May), 51°µÍø Mental Health is proud to offer Mental Health First Aid Training to interested members of our community.

Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training course that teaches people how to understand and respond to someone who is experiencing a mental health or substance abuse challenge. Participants will learn:

• Risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns.
• Strategies for how to help someone in both crisis and non-crisis situations.
• Where to turn for help.

The course is eight hours long, requiring a mix of online and in-person sessions. Early registration is encouraged, as the course is limited to 25 participants. to secure your place

KEY INFORMATION:

Dates:

• Tuesday, May 7, 2024 (Session 1, in-person)
•  Tuesday, May 14, 2024  (Session 2, in-person)

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12 p.m. (both May 7 and May 14, 2024)

Location: 29 School Street, Concord NH

(Parking is available nearby at the School Street Parking Garage, 17 School Street)

Online:

• Pre-work to be completed prior to the course (tasks take about 30 minutes to complete)
• After the in-person sessions, there is some online work required. Participants will then take an online final exam to complete their certification.

Cost: $60

Instructors: Jaime Corwin and Anne Zinkin

NOTE: PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER FOR AND COMPLETE BOTH SESSIONS TO EARN THEIR CERTIFICATION.

For more information on Mental Health First Aid, visit the from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.