“Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) has been cited throughout the development and launch of Colorado SIM as a way to put upstream, public health prevention strategies for behavioral health in action. Hundreds of local public health agencies, community mental health centers, primary care practices, hospitals, schools, law enforcement agencies and more are now using this evidence-based training to help address behavioral health needs in their communities. The program's popularity is impressive, but its supporters see the growth so far as just the beginning. So, if you're not one of the 25,000 certified Mental Health First Aiders in Colorado, what exactly is it all about?
The Mental Health First Aid Colorado (MHFACO) team has put together a short, introductory video explaining why it is important and how to get involved. Click here to watch the video and learn how you can become a lifeline for yourself, a colleague, client, friend or family member in need of support. MHFACO looks forward to partnering with SIM and other interested organizations and individuals to continue to spread MHFA across the state of Colorado. You can also learn more at
www.mhfaco.org.” [Source:
Mental Health First Aid Colorado]
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