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Monday, March 18, 2019

This email is being sent to all members of the Baruch College faculty.

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“Mental Health First Aid” (MHFA) 8-hour training

Similar to “First Aid” and CPR, “Mental Health First Aid” teaches individuals how to help those experiencing mental health challenges or crises.

WHAT:           Baruch College in collaboration with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, the Honors Program, and the Provost’s Office will train up to 30 faculty and staff. Training is free of charge.

The trainings will be conducted by Douglas Medina, Associate Director, Honors Program, and Certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor and it will focus on higher education populations. (Co-trainer TBD.) Attendees will be given a certificate upon completion of the training.

WHEN:            Friday, April 12, 2019, 9:00am-5:30pm (light breakfast and coffee will be served; lunch on your own)

 NB: YOU MUST BE PRESENT FOR THE ENTIRE 8-hour TRAINING IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE CERTIFICATE

 WHERE:         Baruch College, NVC 14-270.

Seats are limited! RSVP by Friday, April 5, 2019, noting your department. Note that if you RSVP, you are expected to attend.

For more information, see: https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/take-a-course/what-you-learn/

RSVP: Please email douglas.medina@baruch.cuny.edu to reserve your seat today.

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Douglas A. Medina

Associate Director

Baruch College Honors Program

137 East 25th Street, Room 303

New York, NY 10010

Phone:    646.312.2123

Fax:        646.312-2121

E-mail:   douglas.medina@baruch.cuny.edu

Website: http://blsciblogs.baruch.cuny.edu/honors/

To Make an Appointment with Mr. Medina visit: https://qkcixtzvrwvjzvmhheokl-free.10to8.com