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Mental Health First Aid training for Law Enforcment/First Responders in Lexington, NE.

July 21, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm CDT

Mental Health First Aid for Public Safety Training

Mental Health First Aid is an international program proven to be effective. Peer-reviewed studies published in Australia, where the program originated.

WHAT IT COVERS • Defusing crises. • Promoting mental health literacy. • Combating stigma of mental illness. • Enabling early intervention through recognition of signs and symptoms. • Connecting people to care.

 

WHO CAN BE A MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AIDER?

·        Law enforcement

·        Corrections officers

·        Other first responders

·        911 Dispatch Staff

·        Human resources professionals

·        Business leaders

·        Nurses and other primary care workers

·        School and college workers

·        Faith community leaders

Studies also show that the program reduces the social distance created by negative attitudes and perceptions of individuals with mental illnesses.

When:  Friday, July 21, 2023

Time:  9:00am-4:30 CST

Lunch 12-1pm (on your own)

Where: Central Community College

1501 Plum Creek Parkway

Lexington, NE 68850

Sponsored by Region II Human Services & Central Community College, Lexington Center

There is no registration fee to attend.

REGISTRATION:

Please fill out the registration information from the link below and send to Olympia Johnson at olympiajohnson@cccneb.edu or call 1-308-324-8480. 23/NC AVOR 9000 CLE11.

Additional questions, please call Shannon at 308-529-0595 or shannonsell@r2hs.com

Please register by Wednesday, July 19, 2023.  

Public Service MHFA July 21 2023- Lexington

Details

Date:
July 21, 2023
Time:
9:00 am - 4:30 pm CDT

Venue

Central Community College- Lexington, NE. Campus
1501 Plum Creek Parkway 
Lexington, NE., NE 68850 United States
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