Community Corner
MENTAL. HEALTH. FIRST. AID
Someone you know could be experiencing
a mental illness or crisis. You can help them.
You are more likely to encounter someone — friend, family member,
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coworker, neighbor, or member of the community — in an emotional
or mental crisis than someone having a heart attack. Mental Health
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First Aid teaches a 5-step action plan to offer initial help to people
with the signs and symptoms of a mental illness or in a crisis,
and connect them with the appropriate professional, peer, social,
or self help care. Anyone can take the 8-hour Mental Health
First Aid course — first responders, students, teachers, leaders
of faith communities, human resources professionals, and
caring citizens.
Sometimes, the best first aid is you.
Take the course, save a life, strengthen
your community.
Questions? Contact Marti Vogt mvogt@mindspring.com 404-431-2676
Mental Health First Aid USA is coordinated by the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare, the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and the Missouri Department of Mental Health.