Front Royal Mental Health Training Series

The Front Royal Moose Lodge and Northwestern CSB’s Prevention and Wellness Services are partnering to bring a series of trainings to Front Royal, Virginia in an effort to provide the community with information, tools and resources to support those with Mental Health and Substance Misuse challenges. Trainings will take place at the Front Lodge, located at 1340 John Marshall Highway, Front Royal, VA 22630. Each event is free of charge thanks to grant funding that Northwestern CSB receives and the generosity of the Front Royal Moose Lodge.

The first training in the series – scheduled for February 9th from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. is Adult Mental Health First Aid, an 8 hour course designed to give members of the public key skills to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Seating is limited to 30 and registration is required.

The second training will held on March 8th at 6:30 pm. REVIVE, a Naloxone training class, goes over the signs and symptoms of Opioid Overdose and how to administer Naloxone. At the end of the class, you will be able to administer Naloxone and will receive a free REVIVE Kit with Naloxone. Registration is requested.

The final training of the series, Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences, is on April 13th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00.pm with a free lunch being provided at 12:00 p.m. Find out 1) how early childhood trauma impacts brain development, 2) how adversity early in life can lead to lifelong social, behavioral and physical outcomes and 3) what we can begin doing to build more resilience communities. Registration requested.

About Prevention and Wellness Services at Northwestern Community Services Board

Prevention and wellness services aims to prevent substance misuse, suicide, problem gaming/gambling and promote mental wellness through community collaboration and a trauma-informed lens. Find out more information at www.nwcsbwellness.com.