Alexander JFS brings Mental Health First Aid training to Emery/Weiner
On Aug. 14 and 15, The Emery/Weiner School gathered 90 teachers and participants to learn from eight national instructors, four of which are in the Alexander JFS Behavioral and Mental Health Services department.
Alexander Jewish Family Service is a resource to schools, companies and organizations throughout the area for Mental Health First Aid training to help recognize the signs of mental health distress and provide an action plan. Mental Health First Aid is a public education course that teaches people how to recognize, identify and respond to signs of mental distress and substance misuse.