Mental Health Emergencies Training

Mental Health Emergencies Training

Wednesday, May 20
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Mother Teresa Room | Light Dinner Included

What would YOU do in the heat of the moment? Mental Health Emergencies are Not the time to be alone!

Saint Ambrose CARES. Join us as we learn in Christian community how to respond to Mental Health Emergencies.

For Whom: Parish staff, ministry leaders, individuals, families who deal with mental health emergencies

What: Learn about Mental Health Emergencies - what you need to know, to say, and to do in the moment.

We will learn about and practice effective responses working with:

· Crises Intervention Teams (CIT’s) - trained police officers who assist in handling & de-escalating mental health crisis

· Helplines – Numbers to call that direct individuals & families to mental health resources

· 988 line – Number to call in a mental health emergency; receive a script and practice what to say

· Suicide Response Teams – Trained professionals & groups who serve families when a suicide has occurred

Trainers: Saint Ambrose Mental Health Ministry Leaders Lisa and Dobie Moser and Psychologist Dr. Egardo Padin

RSVP by May 15 using the form or emailing Jennie Porco at JPorco@StAmbrose.us.