Earlier this year, CV social workers Jackie Arnold and Beth Hubenthal became certified in Mental Health First Aid training after completing a specialized three-day course.
Mental Health First Aid USA is a public education program that teaches individuals how to help someone in a crisis or experiencing a mental health challenge.
On August 30, Ms. Arnold and Mrs. Hubenthal discussed topics including the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems and the importance of early intervention with CV staff members.
By providing training to employees in different jobs throughout the district, CV hopes to build awareness of mental health issues and how to identify them. The program also focuses on recognizing someone in crisis, and how/where to refer help.