Mental Health First Response Community Forum

How to tell if someone needs help and what you can do

Most of us know how to recognize the signs of a heart attack and can get help. We know that one person’s quick, informed action can save a life. The same is true for mental health emergencies. One person’s quick, informed action can save a life.

Learn how you can be that one person.

What: Mental Health First Response, a 3-hour introduction to recognizing and responding to mental health and substance use emergencies among youth and adults

When:    Saturday, March 24, 2012, 9 a.m. – noon

Where:    Emmanuel Baptist Church, 3801 Buckman Road, Alexandria, Virginia 22309-3712

Who:    Anyone who cares about health, safety and well-being in our community

This workshop will cover:

• How to recognize early signs of mental health and substance use concerns.
• Effective, safe ways to deal with someone who is experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis.
• Who to call and where to go for help.

Pre-registration is not required but is helpful for planning. Please let us know if you are coming – contact Ann Bahr, phone 703-324-7010, TTY 711.

Reasonable ADA accommodations are available upon request. Please let us know by calling 703-324-7000, TTY 711 at least 48 hours in advance if you need an accommodation.