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Mental Health First Aid Training

The Mental Health Association in Atlantic County is offering classes for Mental Health First Aid, a national curriculum. Classes are geared for the general public as well as county residents working in healthcare, social work, law enforcement and clergy. Topics include:  education about mental illness and addictions, tips for talking to people in crisis, identification of risk factors/warning signs and resources for interventions and recovery.  Individuals and organizations can contact Jaime Angelini at 652-3800 ext. 308 or jangelini@mhanj.org.

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