How to Help: You Can Be The Difference

Event time: 
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 - 12:00pm
Location: 
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Event description: 

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA is a skills-based training course that teaches participants how to recognize signs and provide support to someone who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge or crisis. In this one-hour introductory workshop, participants will learn:

  • MHFA fundamentals through a structured action plan known as ALGEE
  • How to use ALGEE in suicide prevention and substance use disorder recovery
  • The importance of providing hope with facts when supporting someone

This 60 minute webinar is presented by certified MHFA instructor, Danielle Casioppo, MS, Education Specialist and Coordinator with Being Well at Yale. Questions about the full 8-hour MHFA certification course will also be answered. Participants will receive a detailed list of University, local, and national mental health and substance use resources.

This webinar will be recorded and available to all registrants. Please register in advance.