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SF Employees: Sign Up for Mental Health First Aid Training, Thursday March 14

SF Employees: Sign Up for Mental Health First Aid Training, Thursday March 14

Santa Fe College's Clock Tower on the Northwest Campus.

February 15, 2024 – Santa Fe College is pleased to offer Mental Health First Aid training for its employees.

  • When: Thursday, March 14, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Where: S-326 on the Northwest Campus
  • What: This training helps participants understand how to help students, visitors or staff members who may be experiencing a mental health-related crisis or problem on campus.

Topics covered include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addictions. Lunch and coffee will be provided.

Dr. Naima Brown, Vice President for SF Student Affairs, stresses the need for this training, saying, “As we focus on continuous improvement, service excellence, and campus safety in an environment where many people are experiencing mental health issues or problems, this course helps to equip staff with the tools needed to safely intervene and make appropriate referrals.”

Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate from The National Council for Wellbeing. This training is funded by a grant from the Florida Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.