When a person has a mental health condition, the potential for a crisis is never far from mind.
Crises can occur even when a person is in treatment. Unfortunately, unpredictability is simply the nature of mental illness.
So, it’s important to address a mental health emergency quickly and effectively.
People with mental illness—and those who care for them—need information. However, that information is not always readily available and the search for answers may require more energy and persistence than possible.
And unlike other health emergencies, people experiencing mental health emergencies often don’t receive instructions or materials on what to do or what to expect after a crisis.
That’s why we are presenting Navigating a Mental Health Crisis, so people experiencing mental health emergencies and their loved ones can have the answers and information they need when they need it.
By attending this session, you will learn:
- Understanding mental health crises
- Preparing for a crisis
- What to do during a crisis
- What to do following a crisis
- A sample crisis plan
PLUS, Overland Park Crisis Intervention Team & Co-Responders will share about what happens when you call the police for a mental health emergency.
They will be bringing their resource van to share how they are serving the community with mental health needs.
NAMI is the nation's largest grassroots mental health non-profit organization. We work to improve the lives of those touched by mental illness through education, support and advocacy. NAMI Johnson County KS's branch of outreach to our faith communities, FaithNet, is excited to partner with Hillcrest Covenant Church's Mental Health & the Church to educate and equip churches on how to handle mental health issues that arise in the church.
Saturday, September 21
11:30 am - 1:30 p.m.
Lunch & Learn