[act-ma] Mental Health First Aid Course in Lowell, MA June 26 & 27

[Tom Bardwell]

Mental Health First Aid Certification
 
What: MHFA is a groundbreaking public education program that helps the public identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This two-day training introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems, builds understanding of their impact, and discusses common treatments.
 
Who: Professionals in direct service positions, such as social workers, case-managers, nurses, police, first responders, and educators. Individuals seeking to learn more about how to provide support to a colleague, friend, or family member experiencing a mental illness or mental health crisis. Community groups looking to learn more about mental health and mental illness.
 
Why: Provides the skills to manage mental health crisis and promote mental health literacy.
 
Trainers: Melissa Cogswell and Rachael R. Kenney, MA
 
When: Wednesday June 27 and Thursday June 28, 2012 9am-5pm
 
Where: Saint Anne's Episcopal Church 8 Kirk Street Lowell, MA 01852

Tuition: The tuition is $60 per person. Includes Mental Health First Aid USA training manual & Mental Health First Aid certification
 
Registration: http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=231080

Contact: Tom Bardwell at 617.467.6014 or info at thinkt3.com


Tom Bardwell, MAEd
Senior Analyst, Center for Social Innovation
Associate, t3
200 Reservoir Street, Suite 202
Needham Heights, MA 02494
617-467-6014 (ext. 247)

www.thinkt3.com




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