OXFORD AREA MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT 

To view the Oxford Area Mental Health Needs Assessment survey results, please visit our Oxford Strong page, located here.

Our next Mental Health First Aid Training is October 12th from 8am to 2pm, located at King of Kings Lutheran Church. If you are interested in attending or have questions, please email Sam Anker at sanker@noccmi.org

LEARN HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY

Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. You’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to those who are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support.

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AFTER THE COURSE, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:

• Recognize common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges.

• Recognize common signs and symptoms of 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.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please note that there is approximately 2 hours of online pre-work required before the start of this training. The NOCC is providing this training at no cost to Oakland County residents thanks to funding provided by

United Way for Southeastern Michigan. Training is capped at thirty participants.

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Mental Health First Aid is made possible with grant funding from United Way for Southeastern Michigan.