Columbus, WI – Prairie Ridge Health is offering Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training to for community members on May 6 and 8 from 5-8:30 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Columbus. This skills-based course teaches people how to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health or substance use challenges. Similar to physical First Aid and CPR, Mental Health First Aid helps community members assist someone experiencing a crisis until professional assistance is obtained or the crisis is resolved.
According to the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, one in five Americans has experienced a mental health challenge, but many are reluctant to seek help or don’t know where to turn for care. Mental Health First Aiders learn a five-step action plan that guides them through the process of reaching out and offering appropriate support.
The two-day course is being offered at a special introductory rate of $50 per person and includes certification through the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Books and materials are included with the course courtesy of Faith Lutheran Church. Refreshments will be served each session. For more information or to register, contact the Occupational Health Department at Prairie Ridge Health 920-623-6432 OccHealth@PrairieRidge.Health or visit https://prairieridge.health/resources/resources-education/
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an evidence-based training program administered by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing that teaches individuals how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges. More than three million people across the United States have been trained in MHFA by thousands of dedicated Instructors.
