Mental Health First Aid
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.
Training is appropriate for ages 16+.
Who Should Take it
- Community members
- Caring individuals
- Employers
- Police officers
- Hospital staff
- First responders
- Faith leaders
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
If you have any questions, please reach out to Bianca Heyming, Community Health & Wellness Center Programs Coordinator for Fallbrook Regional Health District at 760.731.9187 or bheyming@fallbrookhealth.org.