October 28, 2016 — The is offering a free Mental Health First Aid course, open to anyone who lives or works in Lorain County. The training will be held November 8 and 10, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Amy Levin Conference and Learning Center, 1165 North Ridge Road East, in Lorain.

Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour course that teaches participants to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses. Just as CPR is a life-saving technique that can help in a health emergency, Mental Health First Aid training can assist someone experiencing a mental health crisis. In the Mental Health First Aid course, participants learn risk factors and warning signs for mental health concerns, strategies to help someone in both crisis and non-crisis situations, and where to find resources.

The course requires no prior knowledge of health topics. Attendees must complete both morning sessions to receive certification.

Register online at lcbmh.eventbrite.com, or call 440-233-2020.

LCBMH is the local public agency that plans, funds, monitors, and evaluates a system of services for residents with mental illness in Lorain County. Learn more at www.lcbmh.org.