Mental Health First Aid is a FREE course that teaches you how to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The Lake County Health Department’s Mental Health First Aid initiative is now offering classes virtually. This includes a two-hour self-paced course, followed by four hours of instructor-led training delivered virtually. The virtual course curricula includes expanded content on trauma, addiction and self-care.
The course teaches:
This hands-on learning experience includes discussion topics, scenarios, and other activities to keep you engaged in the course and give you an opportunity to practice helping skills.
Just like you learn CPR, learn how to help someone in a mental health or substance use crisis.
1 in 5 people will experience one in a given year.
Be there for a friend, family member, or colleague. Learn how to start a conversation.
People with mental illnesses often suffer alone. Learn when and how to step in and offer support.
Your organization can host a training event! The Lake County Health Department will provide the Instructors and materials free of charge. All you need to do is provide space for up to 30 attendees and register members of your organization or community. Send a message to let us know you are interested, and we will be in touch with you.
in indirect costs annually are due to mental illness and substance use – including lost productivity and absenteeism.
American adults experiences a mental health illness each year. It is likely that employees and colleagues will interact with someone experiencing a mental health concern at work.
full time workers have a substance use disorder.
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