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Mental Health Class Programs Detailed

Voices - 6/10/2017

DERBY - Griffin Hospital'sCommunity Health Resource Center will offer two programs on mental health beginning in June.

Dr. Ben Zigun, J.D., MBA, chair of Griffin's Psychiatry Department, and Susan Cutillo, LCSW, LADC, MBA, director of Psychiatric Services, will present "Let's stamp out stigma: an overview of behavioral services at Griffin Hospital." The presentation begins at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13, and is open to the community and will cover general topics in mental health as well as behavioral health services offered at Griffin Hospital.

John Saccu, director of Derby Bureau of Youth Services, and Lorraine McFarland, master level prevention educator with the Alliance for Prevention and Wellness, will present "Mental Health First Aid" from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 24. The class is an eight-hour training course for those caring for individuals with behavioral health issues.

The program teaches: Risk factors and warning signs of mental health concerns; Information on depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis and substance abuse; A five-step action plan to help someone developing a mental health concern or crisis; and available evidence-based professional, peer and self-help resources.

The programs are part of a series of free, educational forums hosted by the Community Health Resource Center.

Those seeking additional information or to register for a class may call Kerry or Deborah at 203-732-7399.