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Mental Health First Aid for Military, Veterans and Their Families

LEARN HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR VETERAN

The New Jersey Hospital Association, in partnership with the Mental Health Association of New Jersey, provides Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) courses that help veteran advocates, faith-based groups, education professionals and other community partners support our veterans, military personnel and their families. These courses are designed to give laypeople the tools to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. NJHA is able to bring these courses to all corners of the state, thanks to funding from the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (NJDMAVA) in their effort to ensure all of New Jersey’s Veterans have access to the mental health resources they need and deserve.

REASONS TO PARTICIPATE

  • The suicide rate for veterans is 57% greater than for non-veterans.
  • Nearly 1 in 4 active-duty members show signs of mental health conditions.
  • 88% of veterans' caregivers experience increased levels of stress and anxiety.

WHAT IT COVERS

  • The importance of mental health to the community of military, veterans and their families.
  • Risk factors and protective factors specific to the community of military, veterans and their families.
  • Applying the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) in scenarios designed specifically for military, veterans and their families.
  • National, regional and community mental health resources for service members, veterans and their families.

AFTER THE COURSE, YOU’LL BE ABLE TO

  • Recognize common signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges
  • Understand how to interact with a person in crisis
  • Know how to connect a person with help
  • Use self-care tools and techniques.

WHO SHOULD TAKE IT

  • Community-based organizations and individuals, veterans advocates and others who engage with the veteran and military communities, including service members, veterans and military families.

CONTACT

For more information, please contact us at MHFA@NJHA.com

 


 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Click here to download the registration flyer.

Date

Meeting

County

Location

08/17/2024 DAV Chapter 20 Ocean 1810 Lanes Mill Rd
Brick, NJ 08724
TBA      
4/11/24 Bergen Co. American Legion Post 310 Bergen 100 Liberty St
Little Ferry, NJ 07643
5/01/24 New Bridge Medical Center Bergen 230 E Ridgewood Ave
Paramus, NJ 07652
TBD Warren County Warren TBD
TBD Bergen County Bergen TBD
TBD Cape May County Cape May TBD
TBD Hudson County Hudson TBD
TBD Morris County Morris TBD
TBD Passaic County Passaic TBD
TBD Sussex County Sussex TBD

 


 

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