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Mental Health First Aid for Vets & their Families
NAMI NH Offers Free Training in Derry on February 27th
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID FOR VETERANS, SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY FAMILIES:
NAMI New Hampshire Offers Free Training for Vets & Their Families
Concord, NH, February 12, 2016 – Veterans, service members and military families are invited to attend a free military focused Mental Health First Aid training on Saturday, February 27, 2016, from 8:30 am-5:00 pm at the Center For Life Management,10 Tsienneto Road, Derry, NH. Lunch will be provided.
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Do you know how to respond when a military family member, veteran or service member asks for your help? Mental health is key to overall health, but many veterans, service members and their families suffer in silence, reluctant to seek help because of the stigma associated with the invisible wounds of war. This military focused Mental Health First Aid training includes discussion of specific risk factors faced by many veterans, service members and their families such as trauma, stress, and separation issues.
Like traditional First Aid and CPR, Mental Health First Aid is help provided to a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a crisis, until professional treatment is obtained or the crisis resolves. Participants learn a 5 step action plan that helps them to assess a situation, determine the best steps to take, and access care for an individual experiencing a mental health problem. Those completing the one day training will be certified as a mental health first aider and receive a certificate.
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To learn more or to register for this free training please contact Kimberly at ksomarriba@naminh.org or call 603-568-5780. This is an initiative of the NH Department of Health and Human Services in partnership with NH Care Path.
NAMI New Hampshire is a statewide, grassroots organization dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by mental illness, and their families. Last year, NAMI NH provided education, support and advocacy to over 15,000 Granite Staters. For additional information, visit www.naminh.org or call 1-800-242-6264.
