Presented by Gina Petrie, Adult Services Librarian at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library during the virtual day of the 2024 Annual Conference.
In May 2023, the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, University City branch, offered free Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training to public library patrons and staff. The MHFA program is a nationally recognized, evidence-based course that teaches individuals how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. We know that the rates of anxiety and depression have skyrocketed since the beginning of the pandemic. It is crucial that the library play a role in addressing the resulting challenges.
This program will describe the process of bringing Mental Health First Aid to the library community. It will outline the steps involved in securing funding, identifying and partnering with a local MHFA expert and trainer, advertising, and implementation.
Негізгі бет Mental Health First Aid and the Public Library
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