WABASH COUNTY, Ind. – On Tuesday, March 17, 2020, Purdue Extension will offer Adult Mental Health First Aid training in Wabash County.
This groundbreaking eight-hour training course gives people the tools to identify when someone is struggling with a mental health or substance use problem, and to connect them with appropriate support and resources when necessary. The Mental Health First Aid program is open to any adult.
Just as CPR helps those without clinical training assist an individual having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid prepares participants to interact with a person experiencing a mental health crisis. Mental Health First Aiders learn a 5-step action plan that guides them through the process of reaching out and offering appropriate support until professional help is available.
Further information regarding Purdue Extension’s delivery of Mental Health First Aid courses, Continuing Education information, featured stories related to the course, and registration links for upcoming courses can all be found at: www.extension.purdue.edu/mhfa. For information about the course in Wabash County see the attached flyer or contact Mindy Mayes, mayes7@purdue.edu, 260-663-0661, ext. 1408.