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SUMMARY:Shasta County Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) March 27\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:In any given year\, nearly 1 in 4 adults in the US experience a mental illness or an addiction. Lifetime prevalence is 1 out of 2. This training teaches strategies for family members\, friends and peers to recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health or substance use challenges and offer support which helps to reduce stigma and discrimination and increase help-seeking. \n  \nMental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a skills-based IN-PERSON training that teaches participants how to identify\, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. This training gives you the tools you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care. \n  \nLearn more about MHFA.  \n\nAll trainings include 2 hours of online pre-work and a 7.5 hour in-person session\, from 8:30 – 4:00.\n  \nTraining location: Shasta College Health Sciences Bldg\,1400 Market St. Redding\, Room 8220 \n\nIf you live or work in Shasta County\, click here to register for FREE!\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://lotuseducationalservices.com/event/shasta-county-adult-mental-health-first-aid-mhfa-march-27-2026/
LOCATION:Shasta College – Hlth Sciences Bldg\, 1400 Tehama St.\, Redding\, CA\, 96002\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Trainings,MHFA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marcia Ramstrom":MAILTO:marciar@lotuseducationalservices.com
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SUMMARY:Shasta County Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) April 23 & 24\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Developed by LivingWorks Education\, ASIST is the world’s leading suicide intervention training program. Trusted by professionals yet learnable by anyone\, it is the only workshop of its kind. \nUpdated continually to reflect new knowledge\, LivingWorks ASIST has been empowering people to provide skilled\, life-saving interventions for over 35 years.\nYou’ll learn how to prevent suicide by: recognizing signs\, providing a skilled intervention\, and developing a safety plan to keep someone alive. \n2 days\, in-person\, 8:00 – 4:30 \nFree for those who live and work in Shasta County. \n\nTo register\, call or email Sydney Stinger\, sstinger@shastacounty.gov \n(530) 229-8426\n  \nDownload Flyer
URL:https://lotuseducationalservices.com/event/shasta-county-applied-suicide-intervention-skills-training-asist-april-23-24-2026/
LOCATION:Shasta College Main Campus\, 11555 Old Oregon Trail\, Redding\, CA\, 96003\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Trainings,ASIST
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marcia Ramstrom":MAILTO:marciar@lotuseducationalservices.com
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SUMMARY:Shasta County Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) April 29\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify\, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children\, adolescents and teens.\nInforms adults about common mental health concerns among youth\, and provides a 5 step action plan proven to be what youth need from adults in their lives.\n  \n\nReduces stigma. \n\nTeaches adults how to recognize signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use problems in youth. \n\nProvides adults with skills to use a 5-step action plan to help a youth who may be facing a mental health problem or crisis\, such as suicide. \n  \nLearn how to respond with the Mental Health First Aid action plan\, (ALGEE)\n  \nAssess for risk of suicide or harm\nListen nonjudgmentally\nGive reassurance and information\nEncourage appropriate professional help\nEncourage self-help and other support strategies\n  \nDownload Flyer\n\nLearn more about MHFA.\n  \nIf you live or work in Shasta County\, click here to register for free!
URL:https://lotuseducationalservices.com/event/shasta-county-youth-mental-health-first-aid-mhfa-april-29-2026/
LOCATION:Shasta College – Hlth Sciences Bldg\, 1400 Tehama St.\, Redding\, CA\, 96002\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Trainings,MHFA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marcia Ramstrom":MAILTO:marciar@lotuseducationalservices.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260515T083000
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SUMMARY:Shasta County Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) May 15\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:In any given year\, nearly 1 in 4 adults in the US experience a mental illness or an addiction. Lifetime prevalence is 1 out of 2. This training teaches strategies for family members\, friends and peers to recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health or substance use challenges and offer support which helps to reduce stigma and discrimination and increase help-seeking. \n  \nMental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a skills-based IN-PERSON training that teaches participants how to identify\, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. This training gives you the tools you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care. \n  \nLearn more about MHFA.  \n\nAll trainings include 2 hours of online pre-work and a 7.5 hour in-person session\, from 8:30 – 4:00.\n  \nTraining location: Shasta College Health Sciences Bldg\,1400 Market St. Redding\, Room 8220 \n\nIf you live or work in Shasta County\, click here to register for FREE!\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://lotuseducationalservices.com/event/shasta-county-adult-mental-health-first-aid-mhfa-may-15-2026/
LOCATION:Shasta College – Hlth Sciences Bldg\, 1400 Tehama St.\, Redding\, CA\, 96002\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Trainings,MHFA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marcia Ramstrom":MAILTO:marciar@lotuseducationalservices.com
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SUMMARY:Shasta County Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) June 9\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify\, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children\, adolescents and teens.\nInforms adults about common mental health concerns among youth\, and provides a 5 step action plan proven to be what youth need from adults in their lives.\n  \n\nReduces stigma. \n\nTeaches adults how to recognize signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use problems in youth. \n\nProvides adults with skills to use a 5-step action plan to help a youth who may be facing a mental health problem or crisis\, such as suicide. \n  \nLearn how to respond with the Mental Health First Aid action plan\, (ALGEE)\n  \nAssess for risk of suicide or harm\nListen nonjudgmentally\nGive reassurance and information\nEncourage appropriate professional help\nEncourage self-help and other support strategies\n  \nDownload Flyer\n\nLearn more about MHFA.\n  \nIf you live or work in Shasta County\, click here to register for free!
URL:https://lotuseducationalservices.com/event/shasta-county-youth-mental-health-first-aid-mhfa-june-9-2026/
LOCATION:Shasta College – Hlth Sciences Bldg\, 1400 Tehama St.\, Redding\, CA\, 96002\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Trainings,MHFA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marcia Ramstrom":MAILTO:marciar@lotuseducationalservices.com
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