First aid for mental health offered

Mental health first aid training will be offered at the Garfield Library on Friday, July 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, July 27, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. During the two-day training, participants will identify signs and symptoms of anxiety, depression and other mental illnesses. They will learn how to respond and connect people to appropriate professional, peer and self-help care.

Participants must be 18 years or older and a $10 fee for the instruction book will be charged.

The training is sponsored by the Garfield Library and the Fit Stop in Garfield.

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