Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) for Corrections Professionals equips all corrections staff with the knowledge and skills to identify, understand and respond to mental health and substance use challenges in their peers.

By providing the necessary support and resources, correctional facilities can help staff members cope with the challenges they face, reduce burnout and promote a positive work environment that ultimately benefits both staff and the individuals they serve.

WHAT IT COVERS

• The impact of mental health and substance use challenges on the wellbeing of corrections professionals.

• Risk factors and protective factors specific to a correctional facility.

• How to apply the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) in scenarios designed specifically for corrections professionals.

• Methods for self-care following the application of MHFA in a crisis or non-crisis situation.

• National, regional and community mental health resources for corrections professionals and their families.

WHO SHOULD TAKE IT

• Corrections officers

• Healthcare workers

• Admin staff (HR, Accounting, etc.)

• Corrections management (ex., captains, lieutenants, corporals, and sergeants, etc.)

• Chaplains

• Food Service staff, minus incarcerated individuals

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