Mental Health First Aid Public Programs for 2016
Community Mental Health First Aid Classes:
How to identify and support those in a mental health crisis
Linden Oaks Behavioral Health is once again hosting Mental Health First Aid classes in 2016. These evidence-based public education programs advise people on how to help someone with a mental health issue or crisis by teaching them to identify those with mental illness, communicate with them, and guide them to the appropriate source for help.
The eight-hour programs are useful for all people, whether involved in health services or not, as the purpose of these classes is to make responding to a mental health crisis as common as addressing other medical emergencies.
This year, Linden Oaks will host several classes at its own outpatient centers in Naperville, Elmhurst, Plainfield, St. Charles, and Arlington Heights throughout the year. Denise Elsbree, Linden Oaks Mental Health First Aid coordinator, said this is, in part, being done to make attendance easier and more convenient for people who already have awareness of our inpatient and outpatient facilities, including former patients and their family and friends. The classes are particularly important for these groups of people, as they provide awareness and limit the severity of crisis moments.
“The benefit from a patient-family member perspective is that it teaches signs and symptoms for different mental health illnesses,” Elsbree said. “Early recognition of the signs and symptoms of a mental health challenge can help to mitigate the severity of that episode of the illness and improves treatment outcomes, hopefully preventing a crisis situation.”
Class participants learn how to apply MHFA in various situations, including panic attacks, self-injury, acute psychosis, drug overdose, drug withdrawal, and reactions to traumatic events. The class teaches the five-step ALGEE method, which involves assessing for risk of suicide or harm, listening nonjudgmentally, giving reassurance and information, encouraging appropriate professional help, encouraging self-help, and other support strategies.
To learn these techniques and make applying them easier in real-life situations, the classes employ role playing, scenarios, and other activities. The class also provides a basic understanding of what different mental illnesses and addictions are, which is very helpful for the loved ones of those who have been recently diagnosed with a mental illness.
Barry Groesch, a Linden Oaks Mental Health First Aid Instructor, can attest to the usefulness of the classes. While facilitating a class organized by Linden Oaks at Edward, Groesch recounted a tale of a trainee who helped his daughter get through a difficult time using the ALGEE action plan. Using the techniques learned from class, the man was able to help his daughter through her trying time.
“This was truly a teaching moment and the class was in awe of what took place,” Groesch said. “We have heard stories like this in the past, but never that soon.”
The fee for the class is $40. Attendance at both youth classes in this session is required.
Classes taking place at Linden Oaks facilities this year:
Mental Health First Aid Dates
This training is geared towards anyone who wants to learn how to help person who may be experiencing a mental health crisis or problem.
Monday, March 7
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Linden Oaks Arlington Heights Campus, (Northwest Community Healthcare), 901 W. Kirchoff Road, 2nd Floor, Education Center, Arlington Heights
Thursday, March 17
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Linden Oaks Plainfield Campus (Edward Outpatient Center), 24600 W. 127th Street, Building A, Conference Room 1 & 2 (Lower Level), Plainfield
Wednesday, May 11 and May 18
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Linden Oaks Arlington Heights Campus, (Northwest Community Healthcare), 901 W. Kirchoff Road, 2nd Floor, Education Center, Arlington Heights
Thursday, June 16
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Linden Oaks, Naperville Outpatient Center, 1335 N. Mill Street, Education Center, Naperville
Thursday, October 6
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Linden Oaks Elmhurst Campus (Elmhurst Hospital), 155 E. Brush Hill Road, East Entrance (green parking lot), Birch Conference Room, Elmhurst
Wednesday, November 9 and 16
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Linden Oaks St. Charles Outpatient Center, 3805 E Main Street, Suite J, St. Charles
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Youth Mental Health First Aid Dates
This training is designed to teach parents, family members, teachers, and other adults who live or interact with adolescents skills to handle a mental health crisis or problem.
Wednesday, March 2 and 9
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Linden Oaks Elmhurst Campus (Elmhurst Hospital), 155 E. Brush Hill Road, East Entrance (green parking lot), Birch Conference Room, Elmhurst
Wednesday, June 1 and 8
5:00pm - 9:00 pm
Linden Oaks St. Charles Outpatient Center, 3805 E Main Street, Suite J, St. Charles
Wednesday September 7 and 14
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Linden Oaks Plainfield Campus (Edward Outpatient Center), 24600 W. 127th Street, Building A, Conference Room 1 & 2 (Lower Level), Plainfield
Wednesday, December 7 and 14
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Linden Oaks, Naperville Outpatient Center, 1335 N. Mill Street, Education Center, Naperville
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Additional Off-site MHFA Class this year > |
For a low cost, professionals may also take these classes for 8.0 continuing education units for Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor/Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Nurse, Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Psychologist credits.
Community Mental Health First Aid Classes:
How to identify and support those in a mental health crisis
Linden Oaks Behavioral Health is once again hosting Mental Health First Aid classes in 2016. These evidence-based public education programs advise people on how to help someone with a mental health issue or crisis by teaching them to identify those with mental illness, communicate with them, and guide them to the appropriate source for help.
The eight-hour programs are useful for all people, whether involved in health services or not, as the purpose of these classes is to make responding to a mental health crisis as common as addressing other medical emergencies.
This year, Linden Oaks will host several classes at its own outpatient centers in Naperville, Elmhurst, Plainfield, St. Charles, and Arlington Heights throughout the year. Denise Elsbree, Linden Oaks Mental Health First Aid coordinator, said this is, in part, being done to make attendance easier and more convenient for people who already have awareness of our inpatient and outpatient facilities, including former patients and their family and friends. The classes are particularly important for these groups of people, as they provide awareness and limit the severity of crisis moments.
“The benefit from a patient-family member perspective is that it teaches signs and symptoms for different mental health illnesses,” Elsbree said. “Early recognition of the signs and symptoms of a mental health challenge can help to mitigate the severity of that episode of the illness and improves treatment outcomes, hopefully preventing a crisis situation.”
Class participants learn how to apply MHFA in various situations, including panic attacks, self-injury, acute psychosis, drug overdose, drug withdrawal, and reactions to traumatic events. The class teaches the five-step ALGEE method, which involves assessing for risk of suicide or harm, listening nonjudgmentally, giving reassurance and information, encouraging appropriate professional help, encouraging self-help, and other support strategies.
To learn these techniques and make applying them easier in real-life situations, the classes employ role playing, scenarios, and other activities. The class also provides a basic understanding of what different mental illnesses and addictions are, which is very helpful for the loved ones of those who have been recently diagnosed with a mental illness.
Barry Groesch, a Linden Oaks Mental Health First Aid Instructor, can attest to the usefulness of the classes. While facilitating a class organized by Linden Oaks at Edward, Groesch recounted a tale of a trainee who helped his daughter get through a difficult time using the ALGEE action plan. Using the techniques learned from class, the man was able to help his daughter through her trying time.
“This was truly a teaching moment and the class was in awe of what took place,” Groesch said. “We have heard stories like this in the past, but never that soon.”
The fee for the class is $40. Attendance at both youth classes in this session is required.
Classes taking place at Linden Oaks facilities this year:
Mental Health First Aid Dates
This training is geared towards anyone who wants to learn how to help person who may be experiencing a mental health crisis or problem.
Monday, March 7
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Linden Oaks Arlington Heights Campus, (Northwest Community Healthcare), 901 W. Kirchoff Road, 2nd Floor, Education Center, Arlington Heights
Thursday, March 17
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Linden Oaks Plainfield Campus (Edward Outpatient Center), 24600 W. 127th Street, Building A, Conference Room 1 & 2 (Lower Level), Plainfield
Wednesday, May 11 and May 18
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Linden Oaks Arlington Heights Campus, (Northwest Community Healthcare), 901 W. Kircho ff Road, 2nd Floor, Education Center, Arlington Heights
Thursday, June 16
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Linden Oaks, Naperville Outpatient Center, 1335 N. Mill Street, Education Center, Naperville
Thursday, October 6
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Linden Oaks Elmhurst Campus (Elmhurst Hospital), 155 E. Brush Hill Road, East Entrance (green parking lot), Birch Conference Room, Elmhurst
Wednesday, November 9 and 16
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Linden Oaks St. Charles Outpatient Center, 3805 E Main Street, Suite J, St. Charles
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Youth Mental Health First Aid Dates
This training is designed to teach parents, family members, teachers, and other adults who live or interact with adolescents skills to handle a mental health crisis or problem.
Wednesday, March 2 and 9
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Linden Oaks Elmhurst Campus (Elmhurst Hospital), 155 E. Brush Hill Road, East Entrance (green parking lot), Birch Conference Room, Elmhurst
Wednesday, June 1 and 8
5:00pm - 9:00 pm
Linden Oaks St. Charles Outpatient Center, 3805 E Main Street, Suite J, St. Charles
Wednesday September 7 and 14
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Linden Oaks Plainfield Campus (Edward Outpatient Center), 24600 W. 127th Street, Building A, Conference Room 1 & 2 (Lower Level), Plainfield
Wednesday, December 7 and 14
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Linden Oaks, Naperville Outpatient Center, 1335 N. Mill Street, Education Center, Naperville
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For a low cost, professionals may also take these classes for 8.0 continuing education units for Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor/Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Nurse, Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Psychologist credits.
Community Mental Health First Aid Classes:
How to identify and support those in a mental health crisis
Linden Oaks Behavioral Health is once again hosting Mental Health First Aid classes in 2016. These evidence-based public education programs advise people on how to help someone with a mental health issue or crisis by teaching them to identify those with mental illness, communicate with them, and guide them to the appropriate source for help.
The eight-hour programs are useful for all people, whether involved in health services or not, as the purpose of these classes is to make responding to a mental health crisis as common as addressing other medical emergencies.
This year, Linden Oaks will host several classes at its own outpatient centers in Naperville, Elmhurst, Plainfield, St. Charles, and Arlington Heights throughout the year. Denise Elsbree, Linden Oaks Mental Health First Aid coordinator, said this is, in part, being done to make attendance easier and more convenient for people who already have awareness of our inpatient and outpatient facilities, including former patients and their family and friends. The classes are particularly important for these groups of people, as they provide awareness and limit the severity of crisis moments.
“The benefit from a patient-family member perspective is that it teaches signs and symptoms for different mental health illnesses,” Elsbree said. “Early recognition of the signs and symptoms of a mental health challenge can help to mitigate the severity of that episode of the illness and improves treatment outcomes, hopefully preventing a crisis situation.”
Class participants learn how to apply MHFA in various situations, including panic attacks, self-injury, acute psychosis, drug overdose, drug withdrawal, and reactions to traumatic events. The class teaches the five-step ALGEE method, which involves assessing for risk of suicide or harm, listening nonjudgmentally, giving reassurance and information, encouraging appropriate professional help, encouraging self-help, and other support strategies.
To learn these techniques and make applying them easier in real-life situations, the classes employ role playing, scenarios, and other activities. The class also provides a basic understanding of what different mental illnesses and addictions are, which is very helpful for the loved ones of those who have been recently diagnosed with a mental illness.
Barry Groesch, a Linden Oaks Mental Health First Aid Instructor, can attest to the usefulness of the classes. While facilitating a class organized by Linden Oaks at Edward, Groesch recounted a tale of a trainee who helped his daughter get through a difficult time using the ALGEE action plan. Using the techniques learned from class, the man was able to help his daughter through her trying time.
“This was truly a teaching moment and the class was in awe of what took place,” Groesch said. “We have heard stories like this in the past, but never that soon.”
The fee for the class is $40. Attendance at both youth classes in this session is required.
Classes taking place at Linden Oaks facilities this year:
Mental Health First Aid Dates
This training is geared towards anyone who wants to learn how to help person who may be experiencing a mental health crisis or problem.
Monday, March 7
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Linden Oaks Arlington Heights Campus, (Northwest Community Healthcare), 901 W. Kirchoff Road, 2nd Floor, Education Center, Arlington Heights
Thursday, March 17
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Linden Oaks Plainfield Campus (Edward Outpatient Center), 24600 W. 127th Street, Building A, Conference Room 1 & 2 (Lower Level), Plainfield
Wednesday, May 11 and May 18
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Linden Oaks Arlington Heights Campus, (Northwest Community Healthcare), 901 W. Kircho ff Road, 2nd Floor, Education Center, Arlington Heights
Thursday, June 16
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Linden Oaks, Naperville Outpatient Center, 1335 N. Mill Street, Education Center, Naperville
Thursday, October 6
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Linden Oaks Elmhurst Campus (Elmhurst Hospital), 155 E. Brush Hill Road, East Entrance (green parking lot), Birch Conference Room, Elmhurst
Wednesday, November 9 and 16
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Linden Oaks St. Charles Outpatient Center, 3805 E Main Street, Suite J, St. Charles
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Youth Mental Health First Aid Dates
This training is designed to teach parents, family members, teachers, and other adults who live or interact with adolescents skills to handle a mental health crisis or problem.
Wednesday, March 2 and 9
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Linden Oaks Elmhurst Campus (Elmhurst Hospital), 155 E. Brush Hill Road, East Entrance (green parking lot), Birch Conference Room, Elmhurst
Wednesday, June 1 and 8
5:00pm - 9:00 pm
Linden Oaks St. Charles Outpatient Center, 3805 E Main Street, Suite J, St. Charles
Wednesday September 7 and 14
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Linden Oaks Plainfield Campus (Edward Outpatient Center), 24600 W. 127th Street, Building A, Conference Room 1 & 2 (Lower Level), Plainfield
Wednesday, December 7 and 14
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Linden Oaks, Naperville Outpatient Center, 1335 N. Mill Street, Education Center, Naperville
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For a low cost, professionals may also take these classes for 8.0 continuing education units for Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor/Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Nurse, Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Psychologist credits.
Community Mental Health First Aid Classes:
How to identify and support those in a mental health crisis
Linden Oaks Behavioral Health is once again hosting Mental Health First Aid classes in 2016. These evidence-based public education programs advise people on how to help someone with a mental health issue or crisis by teaching them to identify those with mental illness, communicate with them, and guide them to the appropriate source for help.
The eight-hour programs are useful for all people, whether involved in health services or not, as the purpose of these classes is to make responding to a mental health crisis as common as addressing other medical emergencies.
This year, Linden Oaks will host several classes at its own outpatient centers in Naperville, Elmhurst, Plainfield, St. Charles, and Arlington Heights throughout the year. Denise Elsbree, Linden Oaks Mental Health First Aid coordinator, said this is, in part, being done to make attendance easier and more convenient for people who already have awareness of our inpatient and outpatient facilities, including former patients and their family and friends. The classes are particularly important for these groups of people, as they provide awareness and limit the severity of crisis moments.
“The benefit from a patient-family member perspective is that it teaches signs and symptoms for different mental health illnesses,” Elsbree said. “Early recognition of the signs and symptoms of a mental health challenge can help to mitigate the severity of that episode of the illness and improves treatment outcomes, hopefully preventing a crisis situation.”
Class participants learn how to apply MHFA in various situations, including panic attacks, self-injury, acute psychosis, drug overdose, drug withdrawal, and reactions to traumatic events. The class teaches the five-step ALGEE method, which involves assessing for risk of suicide or harm, listening nonjudgmentally, giving reassurance and information, encouraging appropriate professional help, encouraging self-help, and other support strategies.
To learn these techniques and make applying them easier in real-life situations, the classes employ role playing, scenarios, and other activities. The class also provides a basic understanding of what different mental illnesses and addictions are, which is very helpful for the loved ones of those who have been recently diagnosed with a mental illness.
Barry Groesch, a Linden Oaks Mental Health First Aid Instructor, can attest to the usefulness of the classes. While facilitating a class organized by Linden Oaks at Edward, Groesch recounted a tale of a trainee who helped his daughter get through a difficult time using the ALGEE action plan. Using the techniques learned from class, the man was able to help his daughter through her trying time.
“This was truly a teaching moment and the class was in awe of what took place,” Groesch said. “We have heard stories like this in the past, but never that soon.”
The fee for the class is $40. Attendance at both youth classes in this session is required.
Classes taking place at Linden Oaks facilities this year:
Mental Health First Aid Dates
This training is geared towards anyone who wants to learn how to help person who may be experiencing a mental health crisis or problem.
Monday, March 7
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Linden Oaks Arlington Heights Campus, (Northwest Community Healthcare), 901 W. Kirchoff Road, 2nd Floor, Education Center, Arlington Heights
Thursday, March 17
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Linden Oaks Plainfield Campus (Edward Outpatient Center), 24600 W. 127th Street, Building A, Conference Room 1 & 2 (Lower Level), Plainfield
Wednesday, May 11 and May 18
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Linden Oaks Arlington Heights Campus, (Northwest Community Healthcare), 901 W. Kircho ff Road, 2nd Floor, Education Center, Arlington Heights
Thursday, June 16
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Linden Oaks, Naperville Outpatient Center, 1335 N. Mill Street, Education Center, Naperville
Thursday, October 6
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Linden Oaks Elmhurst Campus (Elmhurst Hospital), 155 E. Brush Hill Road, East Entrance (green parking lot), Birch Conference Room, Elmhurst
Wednesday, November 9 and 16
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Linden Oaks St. Charles Outpatient Center, 3805 E Main Street, Suite J, St. Charles
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Youth Mental Health First Aid Dates
This training is designed to teach parents, family members, teachers, and other adults who live or interact with adolescents skills to handle a mental health crisis or problem.
Wednesday, March 2 and 9
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Linden Oaks Elmhurst Campus (Elmhurst Hospital), 155 E. Brush Hill Road, East Entrance (green parking lot), Birch Conference Room, Elmhurst
Wednesday, June 1 and 8
5:00pm - 9:00 pm
Linden Oaks St. Charles Outpatient Center, 3805 E Main Street, Suite J, St. Charles
Wednesday September 7 and 14
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Linden Oaks Plainfield Campus (Edward Outpatient Center), 24600 W. 127th Street, Building A, Conference Room 1 & 2 (Lower Level), Plainfield
Wednesday, December 7 and 14
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Linden Oaks, Naperville Outpatient Center, 1335 N. Mill Street, Education Center, Naperville
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For a low cost, professionals may also take these classes for 8.0 continuing education units for Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor/Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Nurse, Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Psychologist credits.