Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association (RVNA) is hosting a Mental Health First Aid Training course facilitated by Ability Beyond residential & clinical services manager, Michelle Weinstein, M.S, BC-HSP on Tuesday, October 25 and Wednesday, October 26 from 9:00am - 1:00pm at the RVNA Center for Exceptional Care.
The stigma surrounding mental illness often prevents people from seeking help or even acknowledging that they need help. And if they do want help, they really don’t know where to turn. Perhaps you are concerned about the mental health of a friend, have wondered how to approach someone with depression, or worried about your co-worker who is struggling with anxiety? This 8-hour evidence-based training course is designed to give members of the community key skills to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.
Just as CPR helps you assist an individual having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use-related crisis. In the Mental Health First Aid course, you learn risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns, strategies for how to help someone in both crisis and non-crisis situations, and where to turn for help. Participants will receive certification, which can be renewed every three years.
This course will take place on Tuesday, October 25 and Wednesday, October 26 from 9:00am - 1:00pm at the RVNA Center for Exceptional Care. The fee is $75 per person. Please RSVP to 203-438-5555. RVNA is located at 27 Governor Street, Ridgefield.
Michelle Weinstein is a Residential & Clinical Services Manager at Ability Beyond in Bethel, CT overseeing residential programs for both mental health and substance abuse. She received her undergraduate degree from Western Connecticut State University in Communications and Masters of Science degrees from Post University in Clinical Counseling and Drug and Alcohol Counseling. Michelle has been an active employee of Ability Beyond for the last twelve years working in various areas such as vocational, residential and clinical settings. In addition to her current position, Michelle is a National Board Certified Human Services Practitioner, (BC-HSP) and a nationally certified Mental Health First Aid instructor offering the 8-hour certification courses to the community several times during the year.
About RVNA
Founded in 1914, RVNA is an accredited non-profit Medicare-certified home healthcare agency that also supports public health and safety and promotes the highest quality of life.RVNA provides compassionate care to all individuals, whether young or old, through a continuum of care that encompasses health care at home and in the community. RVNA also provides home health aides and companionship through a non-medical subsidiary called HomeCare by RVNA.
To Contact RVNA
Call RVNA at 203-438-5555. Visit RVNA at www.ridgefieldvna.org.