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Mental Health First Aid Training for Criminal Justice Staff
June 10, 2015 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Join us for Mental Health First Aid training for individuals who work in the criminal justice system
Wednesday, June 10th, 2015
8:30am–4:30pm
Greenfield Community College
One College Drive, Greenfield, MA
Room North 217
Lunch provided by the Opioid Task Force
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What is Mental Health First Aid?
Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based training course designed to give members of the public key skills to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The 8-hour course covers a range of common disorders and potential crises such as helping someone who is having a panic attack, contemplating suicide or struggling with substance abuse.
Who should take this Mental Health First Aid course?
This course is designed for individuals who work in the criminal justice system including Law Enforcement, Dispatchers, Probation Officers, Attorneys, Court Officers, Court Staff, Corrections Officers, Correctional Case Workers, and more.