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Mental Health First Aid 2024

Just as CPR helps you assist an individual having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to assist and support others who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge.

Eleven people attended the MHFA training, representing community members, Chatham Housing Collective Provider Subcommittee members, and members of the larger housing sector in Chatham County. The training was facilitated by two facilitators from Vaya Health

MHFA trainees learned the following over the course of their day:

  • Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges.  
  • Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges.  
  • How to interact with a person in crisis. 
  • How to connect a person with help.  
  • Expanded content on trauma, substance use and self-care. 

Vaya Health provided the free training, with United Way planning the day, providing lunch and managing signups. Thank you to everyone who attended!

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