MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID is a FREE 8-hour certification course that helps the public identify, understand, and respond to the signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders.

WHO: This program is ideal for law enforcement, first responders, health care professionals, educators, faith communities, employers, advocacy organizations, volunteers, social workers, front office staff, families, and the general public.

WHAT: Mental Health First Aid participants will learn:

The risk factors and warning signs for a range of mental health problems The prevalence of various mental health disorders in the United States A 5-step plan to assess a situation, select interventions, and refer to care The professional, peer, social, faith-based, and self-help resources available

WHEN: Monday, November 17th, 2014 from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm (1 hour lunch) WHERE: Amador County HHS Building, Conference Room E, 10877 Conductor

Blvd., Sutter Creek, CA 95685. Sponsored by Amador County Behavioral Health.

Attendees must RSVP. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Christa Thompson at 209-223-6814 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. See you there!

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