Course Description

This 8-hour course uses role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to offer initial help in a mental health crisis and connect people to the appropriate professional, peer, social and self-help care. The program also teaches common risk factors and warning signs of specific illnesses like anxiety, depression, substance use, bipolar disorder, eating disorders and schizophrenia. Mental Health First Aid is included on the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP).

Mental Health First Aid teaches participants a five-step action plan, ALGEE, to support someone developing signs and symptoms of a mental illness or experiencing an emotional crisis:

• Assess for risk of suicide or harm
• Listen nonjudgmentally
• Give reassurance and information
• Encourage appropriate professional help
• Encourage self-help and other support strategies

Like CPR, Mental Health First Aid prepares participants to interact with a person in crisis and connect the person with help. First Aiders do not diagnose or provide any counseling or therapy. Instead, the program offers concrete tools and answers key questions like, “What do I do?” and, “Where can someone find help?” Certified Mental Health First Aid instructors provide a list of community healthcare providers and national resources, support groups and online tools for mental health and addictions treatment and support. All trainees receive a program manual to complement the course material.

Course Registration

Use the secure PayPal form at the bottom of this page to begin the registration process.

COST

• $45.00 (Non-Student)
• $35.00 (Student - see requirements below)

COURSE SCHEDULE

• Thursday, February 28th 8:15 am - 5:15 pm

VENUE NAME

• University of Saint Mary - Overland Park Campus (4500 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66211-1916)
• Classroom 108

VENUE NOTES

• Instructor: Heather M Bloomcamp
• Instructor Email: mhfa@bloomcamp.com
• Instructor Phone: 913-481-6615

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

Select registration type (non-student or student) to begin the registration process (secure registration provided via PayPal). Please provide your preferred contact name and email in the fields provided. When you have completed the PayPal checkout process I will contact you to confirm your enrollment.

STUDENT DISCOUNT REQUIREMENT

To receive a student discount you must be a current student. Please send an email to mhfa@bloomcamp.com and include your current school and program information. Participants must be at least 18 years old to enroll in this course.

CANCELLATION POLICY

If your cancellation is at least 7 days in advance of the class, you will receive a full refund. If your cancellation is less than 7 days in advance, you will receive a gift certificate to attend a future class. We will do our best to accommodate your needs!