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Mental Health First Aid Training (Main)

Location

Main Library
Community Room
449 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02138

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Description

4/30/2024 Update: This event is now filled and registration is closed. We look forward to seeing you next time. 

Learn How to Support Your Friends, Family, and Neighbors

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. You’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to those who are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support. After the course you'll be able to: 

• Recognize common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges.

• Recognize common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges.

• Understand how to interact with a person in crisis.

• Know how to connect a person with help.

• Use self-care tools and techniques

Registration is required. 

Questions? Contact Marie Mathieu, Assistant Director of Clinical Services of Cambridge's Community Safety Department. Marie can be reached at MMathieu@CambridgeSafety.org. 
 

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