Loudoun County Government: Loudoun Offers Mental Health Education & Substance Abuse Prevention Programs In November

Press release from the Loudoun County Government:

October 27, 2021

Loudoun County offers ongoing mental health education and substance abuse prevention programs. All programs are free, but registration is required, and seats are limited. The schedule of upcoming classes for November 2021 is as follows: Adverse Childhood Experiences Training The Adverse Childhood Experiences training is a one-hour educational program that aims to raise awareness of Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs. ACEs are potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood. ACEs are linked to chronic health problems, mental illness, and substance use problems in adulthood. The training teaches that ACE prevention is a key to improving a community’s well-being. The virtual training presentation lasts about one hour. Discussion and a question-and- answer session will follow the presentation. The next class will be held: November 16, 6:00 p.m. For details about the training and to register, visit loudoun.gov/childhoodadversitytraining. Mental Health First Aid Mental Health First Aid offers training that teaches people how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training also teaches the skills that someone needs to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis. There are two versions of the program, a general adult program and a program for adults who interact with youth. The virtual trainings are usually held over a two-day period, with the class lasting for about three hours each day. The next trainings are: For details about the training and to register, visit loudoun.gov/mhfirstaid. Opioid Overdose Reversal

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