Health and Fitness : Benton County Sheriff’s Office will host Mental Health First Aid Training

The Benton County Sheriff’s Office will host Mental Health First Aid Training on April 19 2019.  The course is open to members of the public as well as all First Responders.  The training is provided by the Abbe Center for Mental Health, and is being sponsored by the East Central Region. 

There is no cost to attend, but registration is limited to first 30 registrants.  To register please contact John Lindaman, j.lindaman@bentonsheriff.com

See information below:

Mental Health First Aid

Building Stronger Communities

The AbbeHealth Affiliates are excited to offer a Mental Health First Aid Training (MHFA) in your community.

The MHFA programs teach community members skills on identifying and responding to an adult who may be experiencing a mental health issue. This is comparable to learning first aid training for physical health, but instead will focus on mental health. This program has been developed by the National Council for Behavioral and further information can be found on their website at www.MentalHealthFirstAid.org.

Upon completion of the training you will receive a certificate and a manual. You must attend the entire training to receive a certificate.

When: April 19, 2019

Time: 8am-5pm

Full participation all day is required for certification

Where: Benton County Sheriff Office

113 E 3^rd St

Vinton, Ia 52349

Lunch: Is not provided; day includes two 15 min and one 30 min break.

Cost: FREE as sponsored by the East Central Region

To Register: Contact John Lindaman with Benton County Sherriff’s office, j.lindaman@bentonsheriff.com

Abbe Inc. is an Approved Provider

Iowa Board of Social Work, Number 0096

Iowa Board of Behavioral Science Examiners, Number AS97-14

This program has been approved for 8 (nursing) contact hours through Abbe Center, IBON provider #304. Participants must attend the entire event to receive credit.