An early-intervention training program developed for public safety personnel to learn how to assist and support their peers or individuals they encounter in the field who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge.
Public safety professionals encounter high levels of stress, trauma and critical incidents, which can take a toll on mental health. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) for Public Safety gives personnel the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use challenge and help connect them to the appropriate care. This training promotes open dialogue, reduces stigma and encourages public safety professionals to seek support when needed. Learn more — download the Mental Health First Aid for Public Safety one-pager.
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With 14 years of experience in the corrections industry, plus family in the field, Kristen Thompson has a bead on what goes on inside correctional facilities. Thompson, who is a field services training manager for the Wyoming Department of Corrections, had a parent who worked in corrections, and her spouse also works in corrections. So, when it came time for the National Council for Mental […]...
