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    Mental Health First Aid Class March 18

    February 29, 2016No Comments
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    logo_mentalhealthawarenessweekSedona AZ (February 29, 2016) – The Mental Health Coalition Verde Valley   and Spectrum Healthcare Group are offering a full-day session on Mental Health First Aid training on Friday, March 18, 8AM-5PM at the Center for Positive Living, 45 Castle Rock Rd, #1A in the Village of Oak Creek, The training is free and open to the public. 

    According to Barbara Litrell,  Facilitator of the Coalition, “One of the education goals of the Coalition is to bring this training into our Verde Valley communities. In January we hosted a class in Clarkdale. This one is in the Village. Each class is limited to 24 participants and our goal is to have 6 trainings this year. That will give us 144 more community members trained to recognize the signs of addiction and mental illness and to know the 5 step action plan to assess a situation and offer assistance.  We would never walk away from someone having a heart attack or choking. In the case of mental illness we should not walk away from someone experiencing a mental health crisis.” 

    logo_mentalhealthfirstaidThe National Alliance on Mental Illness reports that approximately 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. experiences mental illness in a given year. But fear and stigma can often blind us to the signs of mental illness and paralyze us just when we could be of help to another person. Mental Health First Aid  teaches members of the public how to respond in a mental health emergency.  

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    Professional instructors from Spectrum Healthcare Group teach the course, which includes lecture, videos, group activities and reference materials. The course covers first aid for developing mental health problems including depression, anxiety disorders, psychosis, substance use disorders, and eating disorders. The course also teaches about local resources and where to turn for help.  Spectrum Healthcare Group has trained over 600 community members in Mental Health First Aid. 

    Continuing education credit may be available to those attending the 8-hour session and everyone receives a certificate of completion. The session begins at 8 am.  Beverages and lunch will be provided with a free-will donation appreciated to cover costs.  Class size is limited to 24.  Please register early by contacting Barbara Litrell 649-0135 or blitrell@aol.com. 

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