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Loudoun County Virginia - Loudoun Offers Mental Health Education Substance Abuse Prevention Trainings in January 05 January 2024 ( news )
Loudoun County , state Virginia ( By Press Release office)
Jan 05,2024
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Loudoun County offers ongoing mental health education and substance abuse prevention trainings . All trainings are free , but seats are limited and registration is required , with the exception of Rapid REVIVE! The schedule of upcoming classes for January 2024 is as follows:
Adverse Childhood Experiences Training
Adverse Childhood Experiences ( ACEs ) training aims to raise awareness of the impact of potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood . ACEs are linked to chronic health problems , mental illness and substance abuse in adulthood . The training teaches that ACEs prevention is a key to improving a community’s well - being . The virtual training presentation lasts about one hour . Discussion and a question - and - answer session will follow the presentation .
The next class will be held:
Monday , January 22 , 2024 , 12:00 – 1:30 p . m .
For details about the training and to register , visit
loudoun . gov/childhoodadversitytraining
.
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid offers training that teaches people how to identify , understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders . The training also teaches the skills that someone needs to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis . There are two versions of the program , a general adult program and a program for adults who interact with youth . The trainings are usually held over a two - day period , with the class lasting for about three hours each day .
The next training is:
Adult Mental Health First Aid ( In - Person ) : January 24 & 25 , 2024 , 9:00 a . m . – 1:30 p . m . each day
. The in - person training will be at the Loudoun County Department of Mental Health , Substance Abuse and Developmental Services office , 21641 Ridgetop Circle , Sterling , Lucketts Room .
For details about the training and to register , visit
loudoun . gov/mhfirstaid
.
Opioid Overdose Reversal
REVIVE! is the opioid overdose and naloxone education program for the Commonwealth of Virginia . The training is free and anyone who uses opioids or knows someone who is using opioids is encouraged to attend a training . Loudoun County offers two versions of the program - Rapid REVIVE! and Virtual REVIVE!
Rapid REVIVE! is a shortened format that allows individuals to complete the training in six minutes . After watching a short video and then providing their contact information , participants receive free naloxone nasal spray . They may choose to receive naloxone by mail or arrange pickup . Rapid REVIVE! is available anytime . No registration is required .
Visit
loudoun . gov/rapidrevivefor Rapid REVIVE! in English .
Visit
loudoun . gov/reviveespanolfor Rapid REVIVE! in Spanish .
Virtual REVIVE! is a one - hour , scheduled training session that requires registration . Participants who complete the training are also eligible to receive free naloxone nasal spray . They may choose to receive naloxone by mail or arrange pickup .
The next scheduled training will be held:
Friday , January 19 , 2024 , 12:00 – 1:00 p . m .
REVIVE! trainings can also be scheduled upon request
. For details about the training and to register , visit
loudoun . gov/revive
.
Suicide Prevention Training
Question Persuade Refer ( QPR ) training helps people recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to refer someone for professional help . The suicide prevention training teaches three simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide; Question , Persuade and Refer . The virtual training presentation lasts about one hour . Discussion and practice opportunities will follow the presentation .
The next class will be held:
Tuesday , January 30 , 2024 , 12:00 – 1:30 p . m .
For details about the training and to register , visit
loudoun . gov/suicidepreventiontraining
.
For More Information
For more information on the prevention and intervention services offered by the Loudoun County Department of Mental Health , Substance Abuse and Developmental Services , visit
loudoun . gov/mhsadspreventionor
send an email
.
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