Event Details

Date

January 17, 2019

Time

8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. $25 includes lunch and a manual

Location

WYOMING COUNTY AG & BUSINESS CENTER
36 CENTER STREET, RM LC1
WARSAW, NY 14569

Cost

$25.00 includes lunch and a manual


Host

Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Program


MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID

January 17, 2019


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: HOW TO ADMINISTER NALOXONE IN THE EVENT OF AN OPIOD OVERDOSE
The course will teach you how to apply the ALGEE action plan:
  • Assess for risk of suicide or harm
  • Listen non judgmentally
  • Give reassurance and information
  • Encourage appropriate professional help
  • Encourage self-help and other support strategies
Register online here: https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/MentalHealthFirstAidTraining_10508 or email lma96@cornell.edu.



Mental Health first aid flyer (PDF; 468KB)


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