U of I Extension launches Mental Health First Aid Training

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The University of Illinois Extension launching what they call Mental Health First Aid Training aimed at helping people in the ag community identify those who might need some help. Lisa Torrance is the University of Illinois Extension County Director in McDonough County.

The training is for those in the Ag Industry, fellow farmers and families of farmers and is intended to impart the skills needed to recognize someone in crisis. To sign up go to go.illinois.edu/mentalhealth2021. This is a virtual event so anyone can take part anywhere in Illinois.

***Report Courtesy of farmweeknow.com***

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