Prevention trains 13 more Mental Health First Aiders

On October 2nd, Kenan Tyner-Smith (Director of Prevention and Community Connection) along with Wanda Brock (Clinical Training Coordinator), taught an Older Adult Mental Health First Aid workshop, certifying 13 more Mental Health First Aiders!

The Older Adult Mental Health First Aid teaches adults how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders through a 5-step action plan, including risk factors, protective factors and resources specific to older adults.