MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID | NORTHWESTERN COUNSELING AND SUPPORT SERVICES

107 Fisher Pond Road, Saint Albans, VT 05478

Eligibility

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA): Employers, First responders, Police officers, Hospital staff, Faith leaders, Community members; Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA): Individuals who work with youth, including Teachers, School staff, Coaches, Camp counselors, Youth group leaders, Parents; Teen Mental Health First Aid (TMHFA): High school students in grades 10-12, High schools, organizations partnering with a high school, and youth-serving organizations

Hours

Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-7:00pm Friday: 8:00am-6:00pm

8025277801

Fax - FAX

8008347793

Voice - Toll Free

8025828039

Voice - Information & Services

8025246554

Voice - Information & Services | 24-Hour Emergency Services

https://www.ncssinc.org/about/mental-health-first-aid

Service area

Franklin county, Vermont
Grand Isle county, Vermont

Description

Teaches how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. Provides the skills needed to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and helps connect them to the appropriate care. Also includes information about mental health crises and risks for suicide. Separate courses are geared to different audiences: Mental Health First Aid is for adults, such as first responders, faith leaders, and caring adults; Youth Mental Health First Aid is for adults working with youth; and Teen Mental Health First Aid for high school students and youth-serving organizations.

Last Assured

01/07/2025

What's Here

Substance Use Disorder Issues Suicide Prevention Programs Public Awareness/Education Suicide Issues Mental Health Issues

Providing organization

NORTHWESTERN COUNSELING AND SUPPORT SERVICES

Northwestern Counseling and Support Services (NCSS) is the designated community mental health agency for Franklin and Grand Isle Counties under contract with Vermont Department of Mental Health to provide acute and long-term behavioral health care services to people with a wide range of emotional, behavioral and other mental health problems, substance abuse and/or developmental challenges. NCSS provides emergency and crisis intervention services for adults, children, adolescents and their families, as well as substance abuse treatment services and also operates a parent child center. They provide integrated health services as they embed clinicians in local primary care offices as well as within law enforcement.