On-Site Training

Event Details

*This training is being offered in Atlanta on March 28th and in Macon on September 19th. Please select the best date and location – you do not need to attend both sessions. Registration for the September session will open in August. 

Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour course provided by Mental Health America of Georgia that gives people the skills to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The evidence behind the program demonstrates that it does build mental health literacy, helping the public identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness. 

Just as CPR training helps a person with no clinical training assist an individual following a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid training helps a person assist someone experiencing a mental health crisis such as contemplating suicide. In both situations, the goal is to help support an individual until appropriate professional help arrives. Mental Health First Aiders learn a single 5-step strategy that includes assessing risk, respectfully listening to and supporting the individual in crisis, and identifying appropriate professional help and other supports. Participants are also introduced to risk factors and warning signs for mental health or substance use problems, engage in experiential activities that build understanding of the impact of illness on individuals and families, and learn about evidence-supported treatment and self-help strategies.

Event Date(s): 09/19/2019

Event Time(s): 08:30 AM

Credits: 8 Hours

Location

• Individual Registration