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
North Country Regional Ag TeamMENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
January 17, 2019WHO SHOULD TAKE IT?
- EMPLOYERS
- POLICE OFFICERS
- HOSPITAL STAFF
- FIRST RESPONDERS
- FAITH LEADERS
- COMMUNITY MEMBERS
- CARING INDIVIDUALS
- 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
- 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
Mental Health first aid flyer (PDF; 468KB)
