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<p class="MsoNormal">There’s still time! Join MLA tomorrow <span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">
for Community Collaborations: Mental Health First Aid, an interactive workshop designed to help library professionals provide effective services to patrons affected by mental illness.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>Friday, April 28, 2017 </b></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.<br>
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<b>Location:</b></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Bloomfield Township Public Library </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">1099 Lone Pine Road</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xsvNj2LgcW3pfazG7Xvbek7K44rdaEiGMcetPQqvlHMIjoJ_IMHMHtosW0Z0sIr7RGVzdqoaikNSyxvskKMzAGS0WFFWAsvcFTFESnk_ZYZ5aZht8lxmDeaV4KDX_L4YxfGtqlCQ5fTMzGp3cjGtlC3WEJHL20mQF-1BmicjkSaPBLypwe01XLHH0B3xiB36X9z7W6fgoy3K5x2mR3BljPtO3wxLh97yYaiHTH-ojKshrDVQPD1SwA-T4BfUl-W8hsbEAfeAwTFk1Jqk8DzfqQ3zVX3ynj27D05gN8L7dro=&c=E-AtQ1fEki1wB6_l7ya-R8-jy-3XkKEB-tg2DIj51_-VU6QS_d2aRQ==&ch=7yvwuolLSjfMAQb4gmtKDxwBixMBPLsCx6jeFucmpknv3FfnWX3qEQ==" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#98A05D">Register
 Today!</span></b></a></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The workshop will be divided into two concurrent sessions, one designed for those who work primarily with adults, and one for those who
 work specifically with youth. Participants will be provided with learning manuals, resources and referral information for patrons and families experiencing mental illness as well as a certificate of completion in Mental Health First Aid.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><b><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">During the registration process you will be prompted to select adult or youth training. 
</span></i></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Mental Health First Aid is a formal education program which introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental
 illness. The training will give participants the skills to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health problem or experiencing a crisis.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Studies show that individuals trained in the program:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Grow their knowledge of signs, symptoms and risk factors of mental illnesses and addictions.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Can identify multiple types of professional and self-help resources for individuals with a mental illness or addiction.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Increase their confidence in and likelihood to help an individual in distress.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Show increased mental wellness themselves.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">To learn more about Mental Health First Aid, visit www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Questions can be directed to <a href="mailto:mla@milibraries.org" target="_blank">
<b><span style="color:#98A05D">MLA@milibraries.org</span></b></a> or 517-394-2774</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Rachel Ash<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Communications and Membership Coordinator<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Michigan Library Association<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">3410 Belle Chase Way Ste. 100<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Lansing, MI 48911<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Phone: 517-394-2774 ext. 225<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Fax: 517-394-2675<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.milibraries.org/"><span style="color:#0563C1">www.milibraries.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Connect with us on social media:<o:p></o:p></p>
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