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MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
for Military/Vets and their families
ZOOM: September 3-4
REGISTER BY AUGUST 20
or
In Person: Saturday, September 19
8:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Franciscan Spirituality Center, 920 Market St.
REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 1
Mental Health First Aid is a training that equips participants with the skills to recognize and respond to signs of mental-health and substance-use challenges. Designed for service members, veterans, military families and those who support them, this interactive program explores military/veteran-specific risk and protective factors, reduces stigma and helps individuals connect others with appropriate care and resources.
Participants will gain practical tools to assess risk, listen nonjudgmentally, provide support and encourage professional help when needed. The tools learned will be helpful in challenging conversations with anyone. Veterans, family members, community supporters – and the general community – are welcome.
ZOOM OPTION: SEPTEMBER 3-4
Thursday–Friday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. each day
Presenters: Penny Carlson and Chris Carlson
Registration deadline: August 20
Registration link for virtual training:
https://starfishfound.networkforgood.com/events/102686-virtual-mental-health-first-aid-military-veterans-and-their-families
IN-PERSON OPTION: SEPTEMBER 19
Saturday, 8:15 a.m.-5:15 p.m.
Presenters: Rob Hilliard and Shawn Farr
Registration deadline: September 1
Registration link for in-person training: https://starfishfound.networkforgood.com/events/102684-lacrosse-mental-health-first-aid-military-veterans-and-their-families
Investment:
Free for WI resident veterans and their immediate family members
$35 for certified peer specialist
$50 for general public/civilian
Professionals will receive 8.5 CEHs for participating in this program. Learn how to have conversations about mental health,emotions, or feeling suicidal so you can guide others to well-being. Plus skills for self-care, so you have the resources for your own emotions.
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