Lake County seeking Mental Health First Aid Instructors
LAKE COUNTY, Ill. (CBS) – Lake County is putting a new emphasis on mental health.
It's looking for people to become adult mental health first aid instructors.
Candidates must have a general knowledge of mental health and substance use issues and experience teaching adults.
Approved applicants must attend a three-day training in November in Waukegan.
They'll learn how to teach a mental health first aid course - including a five-step action plan, treatment, and self-help strategies.
Interested applicants must apply at mentalhealth.today by Aug. 31.