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'Mental Health First Aid' program helping public identify those in need

Posted at 4:41 AM, Oct 15, 2018
and last updated 2018-10-15 05:06:04-04

A new program is teaching people how to identify and respond to someone who may be thinking about suicide.

Instructors say the course, called the “Mental Health First Aid" program is designed for both first responders and the average person.

The eight-hour course teaches you how to help someone who may be experiencing mental health problems or substance abuse.

Click here to find a course near you.