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Mental Health
First Aid courses now available
Mental Health First Aid classes to be offered in early February are now
available for registration. The classes are offered by the Tri-County
Board of Recovery and Mental Health Services, and will take place at
the Board’s training facility in Troy February 3 and February 5.
The February 3 class is Youth Mental Health First Aid, which presents
the 8-hour curriculum with a special focus on young people aged 12-18.
The course is designed for people who are not mental health
professionals but who may work with young people, such as teachers,
coaches, pastors, and parents.
The February 5 class is the general Mental Health First Aid, which
looks at mental health concerns for persons of all ages.
Mental Health First Aid teaches a 5-step action plan to offer initial
help to people with the signs and symptoms of a mental illness or in a
crisis, and connect them with the appropriate professional, peer,
social, or self-help care. Anyone can take the 8-hour Mental Health
First Aid course — first responders, students, teachers, leaders of
faith communities, human resources professionals, and caring citizens.
Pre-registration is required. Cost of the class is $25 which includes
the required manual. For details and to register online, go to the
Tri-County Board’s website at www.tcbmds.org/mhfa, or call
937-335-7727, ext 216. Additional courses are planned in Shelby and
Darke Counties over the coming months.
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