On Wednesday, November 6, Seasons Center for Behavioral Health, Iowa Lakes Corridor, and Clay County Veterans Affairs will host a free, 8-hour Mental Health First Aid Training for Military Members, Veterans, and their Families.

During this training, participants will learn how to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis and how to notice and respond to signs of mental health and addiction challenges with a specific focus on the cultural factors related to military life. This training will be instructed by Joseph Coffey of BlueAid Consulting, Inc., who served a combined thirteen years in the Army and Reserve, last serving as an instructor at the Rhode Island Military Academy.

Register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-first-aid-for-veterans-military-members-and-their-families-registration-75200443551 or contact Taylor Prather at tprather@seasonscenter.org or 1-800-242-5101 ext.1318. Seating is limited; registration is required.

Mental Health First Aid for Military Members, Veterans, and their Families will run from 8 AM – 5:30 PM at American Legion Post 1, 2320 Hwy Blvd in Spencer, Iowa. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Lunch will be on your own.

For more information on this event or services provided by Seasons, Autumn’s Center, and Camp Autumn, please visit our website at: www.seasonscenter.org or call 1-800-242-5101.