Mental Health First Aid

for Veterans & Families

November 18th, 2024

9:00 am-5:00 pm

This session will focus on adults.

What is Mental Health First Aid? 

Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. This 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 the 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: Expanded content on trauma, addiction and self-care

For questions or more information contact Theresa at 760.731.9187 or tgeracitano@fallbrookhealth.org

Presented by Mental Health America of San Diego.

For more information call 760-731-9187