Franciscan Health and the Lake County Sheriff’s Police Assisted Recovery Initiative task force will host a free Mental Health First Aid training on Friday, Feb. 11, at Franciscan Health Crown Point. The class will be from 8AM to 4PM at the Marian Education Center, 1201 S. Main St., just east of the main entrance to the hospital.
Franciscan Health Injury Prevention Coordinator Marissa Adcock said while the class is aimed toward first responders and community partners serving Lake County, it’s open to anyone in the community interested in the training.
“This Mental Health First Aid training will help you assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use-related crisis. In this training, you will learn the risk factors and the warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns. This is a great training for police, firefighters, medical personnel, social workers, nonprofit workers, and anyone who wants to help their community,” Adcock said.
While the class is free, space is limited, and registration is required. Sign up by calling Marissa Adcock at (219) 488-1380.
