Valley Health District to hold mental health first aid training in Seymour

 

All In for Seymour, BHcare to hold mental health first aid training

 

Seymour Ambulance Training Center to host Mental Health First Aid sessions

Join us for a FREE Mental Health First Aid training with BHcare and learn to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults.

Thursdays, Feb. 22 and 29

5:30-9 p.m.

Seymour Ambulance Training Center

4 Wakeley St., Seymour

Please plan to complete 15 minutes of online pre-work and to attend BOTH sessions. 

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Naugatuck Valley Health District in Seymour to host mental health first aid training

 

This is shared from the Naugatuck Valley Health District Facebook page.

Mental Health First Aid training slated at Echo Ambulance in Shelton

A holiday message from BHcare's Alliance for Prevention and Wellness

RECIPE FOR A HEALTHY COMMUNITY

Community addiction and mental health organizations are renowned for their commitment to healthy communities. This holiday season, we share our secret recipe.

Serving size: Your entire community, especially the 1 in 5 who live with addictions and mental illnesses.

INGREDIENTS

1 pound	Prevention
2 bottles	Mental Health First Aid
8 oz	24 hour crisis services
1 quart	Same day access
1 bushel	Treatments for mental illnesses and addictions
½ cup	Trauma Informed care
4 cans	Primary care
1 box	Criminal Justice diversion and re-entry
1 gallon	Housing
3 bunches	Supported education and employment

DIRECTIONS

   

Enjoy a healthy community!

Best wishes for a healthy and happy New Year from the APW team! 

Pam, Lorrie, & Taylor

*recipe is used with permission from National Council for Behavioral Health

 

BHcare program trains Branford first responders in mental health first aid

A total of 102 members of Branford’s Police and Fire Departments recently completed Mental Health First Aid Training, provided by BHcare.  

Participants in the course learned tools and tips to help them better understand mental illnesses and addictions, and how to effectively respond to and deescalate incidents without compromising the safety of those involved.

BHcare is a regional community provider of behavioral health, addiction prevention, and domestic violence services for the Shoreline, Greater New Haven, and Lower Naugatuck Valley communities. 

The objective of Mental Health First Aid training is to expand people’s knowledge of mental illnesses and their treatments, to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness, and help people understand and accept mental illness as a medical condition. 

“We are very proud to partner with BHcare for the training to increase our officers’ knowledge base,” said Capt. Geoff Morgan of the Branford Police Department. “Our agency remains committed to treat everyone in our community with the dignity and respect they deserve.” 

“The Mental Health First Aid Public Safety Program is about giving our first responders the tools they need to improve their response to people experiencing mental health crises,” said Pamela Mautte, Director, BHcare’s Greater Valley Substance Abuse Action Council.

The officers and firemen had nothing but positive remarks regarding the course. One said, “I would encourage all first responders to take this course.”  

Another commented, “It was very informational, I can apply this information to my work but also to everyday life.” A third officer remarked, “This was the best training I have had as a police officer.”

To learn more about MHFA training and how it can help you and your business or agency, visit www.VSAAC.com.

VSAAC, a program of BHcare, is a public/private partnership comprised of community leaders and citizens who develop and carry out strategies to reduce alcohol, tobacco, drug use, suicide, risky behaviors, and promote good mental health among youth and, over time, among adults through community education, community mobilization, public awareness, and advocacy in the Lower Naugatuck Valley, Greater New Haven and surrounding communities. 
For more information, visit www.VSAAC.com. 

For more information, about BHcare, visit www.bhcare.org.

This is a press release from BHcare.

Valley United Way funds mental health first aid courses

ANSONIA - BHcare’s Greater Valley Substance Abuse Action Council (VSAAC) received funding from the Valley United Way to provide Mental Health First Aid classes throughout the Valley. 
These courses include Youth and Adult Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health First Aid for Law Enforcement and Public Safety Course. 

Youth Mental Health First Aid introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents, builds understanding of the importance of early intervention, and teaches individuals how to help an adolescent in crisis or experiencing a mental health challenge.

Adult Mental Health First Aid educates participants about the prevalence of mental illnesses in the U.S. and their emotional and economic cost, along with the potential warning signs and risk factors for depression, anxiety disorders, trauma, psychotic disorders, eating disorders, and substance use disorders. 
The course includes a five-step action plan to help an individual in crisis connect to professional care and provides the resources available to help someone with a mental health problem. 

Mental Health First Aid for Law Enforcement, Corrections, and Public Safety provides participants with a better awareness of the particular needs of people with mental illness which can help officers and staff better serve the public, work more efficiently, and increase safety. This course teaches an officer or staff person how to recognize the signs and symptoms of mental illness, a valuable tool when assessing an individual or incident.

Studies have shown that the program:

1. Improves people’s mental health.

2. Increases understanding of mental health issues and treatments.

3. Connects more people with care.

4. Reduces stigma.

Learn more about Mental Health First Aid at www.vsaac.org.

The Valley United Way Special Needs Grants Program is a small grants program created with funds that donors have designated to address needs in the community. The funds are separate from the traditional United Way funding program which takes place each year.

VSAAC, a program of BHcare, is a public/private partnership comprised of community leaders and citizens who develop and carry out strategies to reduce alcohol, tobacco, drug use, suicide, risky behaviors, and promote good mental health among youth and, over time, among adults through community education, community mobilization, public awareness, and advocacy in the Lower Naugatuck Valley, Greater New Haven and surrounding communities. 

This is a press release from BHcare.