In response to our nation's mental health crisis, Bronx Community Health Network (BCHN) is offering Mental Health First Aid, a virtual training class on Wednesday, October 27, 9:30am-5:00pm (Eastern Time).
This groundbreaking skills-based course equips participants with tools to identify, understand and respond to situations where a family member, colleague or neighbor may be struggling with a mental health or substance use challenge, and connect them with appropriate support and resources.
The course is appropriate for concerned community residents and professionals, including but not limited to:
Community advocates and other caring citizens
Faith community leaders
Veterans and military families
Mental health/substance use patients and family members
Law enforcement
Emergency first responders
Human resources professionals
Nurses and other primary care workers
Teachers, university faculty, staff, and student leadership
Library personnel
Participants must complete a 2-hour, self-paced, online course prior to attendance.
For questions, please email [email protected]