Wellness Education Statistics are compelling. One out of every five of us has a diagnosable – and treatable – mental health issue. Treatment works, and our calendar is filled with workshops and presentations geared to your and your family’s needs and interests. Private trainings are also available for your school, business, or organization. Mental Health First Aid Traumatic Event & Disaster Response Mental Health First Aid is an early intervention public education program. The course – offered online, in-person or via a blended format – teaches people: how to recognize the signs and symptoms that suggest a potential mental health challenge how to listen nonjudgementally and give reassurance to a person who may be experiencing a mental health challenge how to refer a person to appropriate professional support and services. Riverbend periodically offers training in Youth and Adult Mental Health First Aid, open to the public and to community organizations. Participants who complete the course will receive a globally recognized Mental Health First Aid Certification – good for three years. To register an interest in upcoming courses, email: [email protected] We are here for you, your family, your business, or your organization following any major crisis. Trained in Critical Incident Stress Management and Critical Incident Stress Debriefing, our staff is available to provide tools for managing posttraumatic stress and other symptoms that can occur after a critical incident. Our goal is to help everyone affected by a tragic event. Our work includes identifying issues and planning next steps to reduce the negative impact of these experiences.
