Mental health crises in today’s world are perhaps as common as physical emergencies like heart attacks. Do you know how to help someone who
Mental Health First Aid, a course that provides valuable information about what to do in situations like these, will be available Saturday, January 21, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville. It is served at the Catholic Church of St. Thomas the Apostle, located in
This program includes tips on how to identify, understand, and respond to the signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. Participants will also learn the basic skills needed to reach out to someone who may have a mental health or substance use problem, provide initial support, and connect them to appropriate care. increase.
After completing the two-hour self-paced online class, participants meet the instructor face-to-face. In 6-7 hour classes in church including breaks. Instructors include Diane McQueen, member of the Linden Oaks Hospital Mental Health First Aid Consortium, which sponsors the course. Linden Oaks Hospital is Edward’s Elmhurst and his healthcare partner.
The program costs $26.18. Continuing Education units are also available for LCPC/LPC, LCSW/LSW, LMFT, and Psychologists.
Registration must be done by Monday, January 16th at https://012123stthomas,eventbrite.com.
For more information on Mental Health First Aid, please contact Diane McQueen at dmcqueen@stapostle.org.
