We are excited to announce a FREE Mental Health First Aid Training on Friday, December 6th. This is an incredible opportunity to ensure that someone on your team is trained and certified in this crucial life-saving tool. This is more important than ever, as we know there will be increased mental health crises as a result of the trauma experienced with Hurricane Helene.
Registration closes on Wednesday, November 17th. Limited spots are available and are first come, first serve. We look forward to your participation in the training!
VALUE TO YOU
One in five Americans has experienced a mental health challenge, but many are reluctant to seek help or don’t know where to turn for care. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a skills-based training course that teaches participants about mental health and substance-use challenges.
"The mental health training was a valuable experience for me. It provided opportunity for me to recognize the signs and symptoms of someone who may be suffering on the inside. Also, it allowed me to reflect on my practice when dealing with people to ensure I can use the best approach possible in my communication. While some of the items reviewed in the training where very difficult to consider, they were extremely thought provoking and allowed me to learn a lot about the psychological aspects of being human."
~ Dr. Jake Prokop, Safety Harbor Chamber Board Member
Peer-reviewed studies show that individuals trained in MHFA:
- Expand their knowledge of signs, symptoms and risk factors of mental health and substance use challenges.
- Can identify appropriate types of professionals and self-help resources for individuals with a mental health or substance use challenge.
- Have increased confidence in and likelihood to help an individual in distress.
- Show increased mental wellbeing themselves.
- A panic attack
- Changes in behavior and performance
- Frustration or anger
The training is about a 9-hour commitment to obtain the nationally recognized certification, consisting of:
- 2 hours of online self-paced pre-work to be completed 7 days before the live training class
- 7 hours of a live training class
This training will take place:
- Date: Friday, December 6, 2024
- Time: 9AM – 4PM
- Location: St. Petersburg College's EpiCenter – 13805 58th St N, Clearwater, 33760
In order to qualify to take this training for FREE thanks to grant funding, you must live, work, or volunteer in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, or Citrus County. In addition, you must volunteer or work with a faith-based organization, nonprofit, school, healthcare organization, emergency response entity, veteran’s organization, or government entity.
Click here to see how to redeem the training for free or call 727-341-3640. PLEASE DO NOT INPUT YOUR CREDIT CARD INFORMATION. Make sure to select yes on the last question because you are qualifying under the partnership with Safety Harbor Chamber of Commerce.
Date and Time
Friday Dec 6, 2024
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST
Location
St. Petersburg College's EpiCenter – 13805 58th St N, Clearwater, FL, 33760
Fees/Admission
FREE OF CHARGE thanks to grant funding from Community Foundation Tampa Bay
