what to do if someone is suffering from depression or addiction and having a

crisis? What if someone is thinking about suicide or self-mutilation? What about

someone experiencing trauma? This training teaches you how to help someone

who might be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge.

This training includes:

·     Signs and symptoms of common mental disorders;

·     A five-step action plan to help an individual in crisis connect to professional care;

·     Resources available to help someone with a mental health problem; and

·     Certification in Mental Health First Aid.

Trainers:

Gail Reynoso, MCADSV Member Services Specialist, and

Nancy Foster, MCADSV Education Director

 Training location:

Holiday Inn Executive Center

2200 I-70 Drive SW

Columbia, MO 65203

(registration will be limited to 30 participants)

Intended audience:

Professionals working with individuals who have experienced victimization, including domestic and/or sexual violence advocates, child abuse advocates, prosecutor-based advocates and other allied professionals working with victims.

This training is free for members and VOCA grantees. Members and VOCA grantees may register online at www.mocadsv.org. All others, please register by phone at (573) 634-4161. The training fee for all others is $45 per training day.

This training has been approved for SASP, STOP and VOCA grantees.