Adult Mental Health First Aid training scheduled

Adult Mental Health First Aid Training will be held Monday, Sept. 23, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the West Alabama Mental Health Center.

The class is designed to arm the public with skills to help those individuals who are developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The program helps the public better identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness, leading to improved care.

Registration deadline for the class is Sept. 19 by calling Carolyn Morrison at 334-289-2410, ext. 24204, or email cmorrison@wamhc.org. The class is open to the general public, first responders, educators, local leaders and pastors.

The National Council on Community Behavioral Healthcare is working with communities across the nation, including the WAMHC, to start Mental Health First Aid. For more information on Mental Health First Aid, visit <www.thenationalouncil.org>.