The SE Regional Mental Health Services - Mental Health First Aid Team

The SE Regional Mental Health Services - Mental Health First Aid Team is here for you. Even though we cannot provide the face-to-face experience of Mental Health First Aid instruction during this difficult time, we'd like to share some Mental Health First Aid tips that can be useful in coping with stress and supporting others in times of crisis.

Mental Health First Aiders: ENCOURAGE APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONAL HELP

Are you aware that each of the counties in the Southeast Region of Pennsylvania has detailed information online for professional help?

Whether you seek support for mental health or drug and alcohol services, case management, or respite for adults and children, a quick check online is a great first step toward finding available resources.

Take some time to learn about your local resources. The best recommendation for an appropriate professional resource is one that you are familiar with. Learn what services they provide and how a person might access the service. A warm handoff is often the best way to connect someone to a needed resource.

Bucks County:http://www.buckscounty.org/government/HumanServices/behavioralhealth

Chester County:https://www.chesco.org/617/Mental-Health

Delaware County:http://www.delcohsa.org/mh_adult.html

Montgomery County:https://www.montcopa.org/1219/MentalBehavioral-Health

Philadelphia County:https://healthymindsphilly.org/en/resources/https://cbhphilly.org/cbh-members/

Mental Health First Aid teaches a 5-STEP ACTION PLAN to help loved ones, colleagues, neighbors, and others cope with mental health or substance use problems and how to use the steps in times of crisis: Assess for risk of suicide or harm Listen nonjudgmentally Give reassurance and information Encourage appropriate professional help Encourage self-help and other support strategies

For more information about Mental Health First Aidwww.Mentalhealthfirstaid.org  

National Council for Behavioral Health has provided additional resources to assist during this time: How to Care for Yourself While Practicing Physical Distancing

How Do I Know Someone is Experiencing Anxiety or Depression?

How to Help Someone with Anxiety or Depression During COVID-19

How to Support a Loved One Going Through a Tough Time During COVID-19

SE Regional Mental Health Services Coordination Office| www.fivecountymh.org