Buckeye Hills Regional Council is offering free Mental Health First Aid training across Southeast Ohio in September and October 2024. By becoming certified through this evidence-based, early intervention training program, you can improve the quality of life for older adults and learn how to assist and support those who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. Older adults have high rates of late-onset mental health challenges, like anxiety and depression, and low rates of identification and treatment. This program is made possible through a grant from the Ohio Department of Aging.

Learn more about

• The unique impacts of mental health and substance use challenges on older adults.
• Risk factors and protective factors specific to older adults.
• National, regional, and community mental health resources for older adults and their caregivers.
• Applying the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) in scenarios designed to reflect the unique needs and experiences of older adults.

Key Concepts of the MHFA Action Plan

• Assess for risk of suicide or harm
• Listen non-judgmentally
• Give reassurance and information
• Encourage appropriate professional help
• Encourage self-help and other support strategies

Who should attend

• Individuals who are a part of, connected to, or support older adults and their families.

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