IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• This training provides BASIC training only and may not be appropriate for all professionals. Please review list of suggested participants below.

• Adult Mental Health First Aid uses the same materials as both Veteran Mental Health First Aid or Higher Education Mental Health First Aid, If you have taken one of these training it is not necessary to take one of the other versions. They are very similar.

Adult Mental Health First Aid Training

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Pre-registration is required. Seating is limited and this training fills quickly!
The last day to register is Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 4pm

 Date: Friday, September 15, 2017                                                                                
 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (lunch on your own)
 Location: Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority, 707 W. Milwaukee, Detroit 48202                                                            

Training Description

The 8-hour Mental Health First Aid USA training course is designed to teach people methods of assisting someone who may be in the early stages of developing a mental health challenge or in a mental health crisis. The course is useful in situations where it becomes apparent to others that someone in their social network is developing a serious mental challenge or it can provide useful information on how to assist someone who has a history of a mental health disorder or longer-term mental health challenge.

TOPICS DISCUSSED: Major Depression Disorder, Non-Suicidal Self Injury, Anxiety Disorder, Psychotic Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, Eating Disorders, and Suicide Prevention

Learning Objectives

1. Knowledge of the potential risk factors and warning signs for a range of mental health problems, including: depression, anxiety/trauma, psychosis and psychotic disorders, eating disorders, substance use disorders and self injury.                                    

2. A 5-step action plan encompassing the skills, resources and knowledge to assess the situation, to select and implement appropriate interventions, and to help the individual in crisis connect with appropriate professional care.

3. An understanding of the prevalence of various mental health disorders in the U.S. and the need for reduced stigma in their communities.

4. Working knowledge of the appropriate professional, peer, social and self-help resources available to help someone with a mental health problem treat and manage the problem and achieve recovery.

Suggested Participants: Stakeholders; Community Members; Providers of Developmental Disability; Substance Abuse and/or Co-Occurring Disorders; Coordinating Agencies; Peer Support Specialists and Peer Mentors; Peer Advocates Parent Support Partners; Family Members and Advocates; Researchers; Staff, Students, and Faculty Members from Colleges and Universities; Juvenile Justice Workforce; Court Professionals; Law Enforcement Professionals; Fire and Rescue Personnel; and School Teachers

Please Note: This training provides BASIC training only and may not be appropriate for all professionals. Please review list of suggested participants above.

Registration Policy

Pre-registration is required. Participants are welcome to attend the training as a walk-in (someone that did not pre-register), however, walk-ins will NOT be guaranteed seats or materials. Walk-ins will be asked to wait until the training begins in order to receive training materials and be seated to assure that there is enough room. This training fills quickly and walk-in space is extremely limited, if space is available at all. Plan to pre-register to ensure your attendance.

The last day to pre-register is Wednesday September 13, 2017 at 4pm.

You will receive a confirmation of your registration via e-mail. If you do not, please contact the DWC Message Center at dwchelp@dwmha.com.

Continuing Education Information

Due to the basic nature of this training, there are no continuing education credits offered for social workers, professional counselors, medical professionals, etc.

ADA Accommodations

If you have individual requirements or need special services to participate in this training, please notify Andrea at asmith1@dwmha.com. Please make arrangements at least two weeks before the training date.

For technical assistance, contact our help desk at dwchelp@dwmha.com.

If you have questions regarding the training, contact Andrea Smith asmith1@dwmha.com

PLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION FEES MAY APPLY

If you work WITHIN Wayne County please dismiss the payment portion of the registration process and hit "submit".

If you work OUTSIDE of Wayne County there is a nominal $15.00 registration fee to attend this training. Please pay prior to your arrival by entering your credit card information when the registration process asks for it. You may also bring a company check or money order for the full amount with you to the registration table at the event as well. All checks/money orders can be made out to ‘DWMHA’. Receipts will be available upon request.