Program Details
- Dates: Tuesday, February 9, 2027
9:00 am – 4:30 pm CT - Location: RWHC Office & Training Center, 880 Independence Lane, Sauk City, WI 53583
- Registration deadline: January 26. Missed the deadline? Email cballweg@rwhc.com to ask whether spots remain.
- Fee: RWHC Member & Affiliate Member: $240 per person. Non-RWHC Member: $290 per person. Fee includes program materials. Lunch is on your own. (This is not a train the trainer program.)
Target Audience
Open to individuals in and out of healthcare roles who are interested in learning specific steps to support someone in a mental health crisis.
Program Description
The symptoms of mental health or substance use disorder can be difficult to detect. Even if friends and family notice a change, they may not know how to intervene or direct the person to proper treatment. All too often, those in need of mental health services do not get them until it is too late. First Aiders learn how to offer initial help in both noncritical mental health or substance use situations and in a crisis using the Mental Health First Aid 5-step action plan known as “ALGEE”. – Mental Health First Aid USA
Participants who successfully complete the course will be Certified in Mental Health First Aid.
A range of studies, including randomized controlled trials, have shown that Mental Health First Aid training improves knowledge, reduces stigmatizing attitudes, and increases first aid actions toward individuals with mental health challenges. Additional information can be found here: Mental Health First Aid training.
Disclaimer: The content of this training is informational in nature and is not intended to be, and should not be, used as a substitute for medical care, counseling, peer support, or treatment of any kind.
Participants Will Learn To
- Identify specific risk factors for individuals struggling with mental health
- Recognize the warning symptoms of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, eating disorders, substance use disorders, suicidal thoughts, and non-suicidal self-injury
- Utilize the 5-step action plan “ALGEE”
- Understand the importance of early intervention
- Provide strategies on how and when to give support to someone in need
- Identify next steps when referring a person to appropriate support and services
Instructor
Erin Smital, BS, RN, Nursing Professional Development Educator, Nurse Residency Coordinator & Lean Residency Coordinator
Visit the RWHC Clinical Education Series and RWHC Leadership Series to view all our class offerings. Along with the workshops, these topics are available for On-Site Training.