NASHUA, N.H. — Front-Line Services has now provided Mental Health First Aid training to over 500 individuals around the region, better preparing first responders, educators and others to recognize and respond to mental health and substance use issues.
On Thursday, March 26, Front-Line CEO Matthew Page-Shelton provided an 8-hour Mental Health First Aid training course to 50 people from Region 1 Headstart in Nashua, N.H.
That training session, coupled with another two weeks ago that reached another 50 people from Region 1 Headstart, brought the total number of individuals trained by Front-Line Services to over 500.
Mental Health First Aid training is a certification program that teaches people how to recognize and respond to signs of mental health and substance abuse challenges. It teaches participants to respond to individuals in distress and to connect them with professional help. Much like CPR and First Aid training prepare individuals for medical emergencies, Mental Health First Aid training prepares individuals for mental health emergencies.
“I’m always excited when we are able to share this training with even more people,” said CEO Matthew Page-Shelton. “Mental Health First Aid training is accessible to almost anyone, with no prerequisites in the medical field required. It teaches individuals basic skills to recognize and assist with mental health emergencies, and it leaves our communities better prepared to support those in need.”
Front-Line Services provides training sessions in Mental Health First Aid, Crisis Intervention, Social Emotional Learning, Cultural Responsiveness, CoResponse, and LGBTQIA+ issues.
To learn more about Mental Health First Aid, visit: https://mentalhealthfirstaid.org/.
To learn more about Front-Line Services, visit: https://frontlinesvs.com/.
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