Adult Mental Health First Aid Training (October 7)

Please note: this is a closed session by invitation only. Attendees will attend the course on their own.

Adult mental health first aid training helps individuals provide initial support to adults experiencing mental health challenges or crises until professional help is available.

This course will teach you how to apply the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE): 

• 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.

This information was produced by AFMC (#H79SM088279) under the funding opportunity SM-23-002, awarded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

Join us for this blended in-person session! Pre-work will be required for this session. Lunch will be preovided for all attendees.

Arkansas Department of Health
4815 W Markham St, Slot 10
Little Rock, AR 72205

Mental Health First Aid course description retrieved from National Council for Mental Wellbeing.