JACKSON, Wyo. — The Teton County Health Department (TCHD) in conjunction with Mental Health & Recovery Services of Jackson Hole will host a mental health first aid training class tomorrow at the library.

The course will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 24, in the Teton County Library’s Ordway Auditorium from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. According to a TCHD social media post, registration is required, but it is free to attend, and refreshments will be provided.

“Mental Health First Aid is a groundbreaking public education program that helps the public identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders,” the post reads.

Those who take the class will learn a five-step action plan that includes skills, resources and knowledge to help connect an individual in crisis with appropriate professional, peer, social and self-help care. The course will present an overview of mental illness and substance use disorders and teach participants risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns.

Registration can be completed by emailing Shannon Gutwein at Mental Health & Recovery Services.

Monica is a Staff Reporter who studied journalism at Syracuse University and has been in the valley since 2015. She loves writing about the local food and bev scene, especially craft beer. When she’s not on the clock, you can find her paddle boarding, sewing, or whipping up a new recipe at home.