To our valued volunteers:
Meals on Wheels North Jersey is offering our drivers an opportunity to receive Mental Health First Aid training at no cost. This eight hour course will be held at Hackensack University Medical Center at Pascack Valley on September 27th beginning at 8:30am. Seating is limited to 20 participants, so sign up early!
4 Reasons to Become a Mental Health First Aider
- Be prepared: When a mental health crisis happens, know what to do
- You can help: People with mental illnesses often suffer alone
- Mental illnesses are common: 1 in 5 adults in any given year
- You care: Be there for a friend, family member, or colleague
What You Learn
- Risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems.
- Information on depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, and addiction disorders.
- A 5-step action plan to help someone developing a mental health problem or in crisis.
- Where to turn for help — professional, peer, and self-help resources.
