Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches participants how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. Participants build skills to provide initial support to those who are struggling.
Participants will learn:
- Common signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges
- How to interact with a person in crisis
- How to connect a person with help
- Self-care tools and techniques
Important Information: Mental Health First Aid requires approximately two hours of work to be done independently before the in-person training. This training must be completed by June 25th to participate in the training on June 27th. Do not register for this training if you are unable to commit to completing this pre-work.
The virtual training is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with an hour lunch break. Lunch is on your own.
Presented by:
Stephanie Ann Acevedo & Tessa Hobbs-Curley, Family Life Educator
University of Illinois Extension
Registration Information:
Available to: All staff at IHLS-member libraries
Session Capacity: 30 seats
Cost: The cost of this event is covered by a grant received by the University of Illinois Extension*.
Cancellation deadline: June 11th. No cancellations will be accepted after this date. However, registration can be transferred to another person in your organization by June 17.
Registration deadline: June 11th at 5 p.m.
Independent pre-work must be completed by June 25.
*College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences. University of Illinois, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Local Extension Councils Cooperating. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. This workshop is offered as part of the North Central Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Center, funded by USDA NIFA (2020-70028-32728).
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About Illinois Heartland Library System
Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS) is a dedicated partner to public, school, academic, and special libraries across southern and parts of central Illinois. As one of the state's two multi-type library systems, IHLS supports libraries with efficient interlibrary loan delivery services, seamless automated lending, robust e-resources, and consulting and continuing education in librarianship. By connecting diverse library communities across the region, IHLS empowers its members to provide their patrons with access to the information and services they need, when they need them.
IHLS has offices in Champaign, Carbondale, and Edwardsville, Ill.
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