Virginia Community Health Worker Association

Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This 8-hour training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care.

Topics of Discussion

• Common signs and symptoms of mental illness.
• Common signs and symptoms of substance use.
• How to interact with a person in crisis.
• How to connect the person with help.
• NEW: How to administer naloxone in the event of an opioid overdose.

**Fees collected will cover administrative and didactic charges by Mental Health First Aid headquarters**

Core Competencies Covered

A. Service Coordination and System Navigation

B. Advocacy, Outreach, and Engagement