Mental Health First Aid
If you feel like you or a loved one are in crisis, no matter how big or small, we want you to call 2-1-1, 1-800-273-8255, or 9-1-1.
Specialized Help
If someone is having a heart attack or choking, you KNOW how to help. But do you KNOW how to help
if someone is anxious, depressed, suicidal, delusional, or abusing drugs and alcohol?
Mental Health First Aid is an internationally recognized course that gives the skills needed to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental crisis. During this interactive training, you learn:
- The prevalence of mental illness in the U.S.
- The potential warning signs of the most common mental health disorders.
- A 5-step action plan to assist individuals in crisis.
- Resources available to help someone with a mental health problem.
For more information about:
Our Training
Training includes a 3 year MHFA/YMHFA certification (must attend entire training), MHFA manual, handouts, meals and refreshments. Training is free of charge for Town of Stratford and Stratford Board of Education employees. Fee for Stratford residents: $10.00; non-residents: $35.00. Checks are made payable to Stratford Community Services, 468 Birdseye Street, Stratford, CT 06615 and must be received ONE WEEK prior to training dates.
Upcoming Training Classes
- Tuesday, January 7, 2020 | 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, January 14, 2020 | 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
You must attend both trainings to receive certification
If you feel like you or a loved one are in crisis, no matter how big or small, we want you to call 2-1-1, 1-800-273-8255, or 9-1-1.
Contact Us
Location:
Birdseye Municipal Complex
468 Birdseye Street, First Floor
Stratford, Connecticut 06615
Phone: (203) 385-4095 Phone: (203) 385-4095
Fax: (203) 381-2064
Fax: (203) 381-2064
Email: [email protected]
Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm
Evening hours are available by appointment.
Special Assistance
Any individual with a disability who needs special assistance to participate in agency programs should contact Stratford Community Services at 385-4095 or the ADA Coordinator at 385-4022 (TDD).
Staff Listing
Evelyn Castillo, B.A., Social Service Case Manager
Kendra Epps, B.S., Drug Free Communities Project Coordinator
Brisa Figueroa, Evening Receptionist
Marge Mariconda, Secretary
Melissa Martinez, LPC, Youth & Family Counselor
Paige Morrisroe, LMFT,Clinical Coordinator
Zane St. Juste, B.A., After-School Program Facilitator
Tamara Trojanowski, M.H.S.A., CPS, Administrator
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