Please note: This course is not offered by MiCHWA and is offered through an external organization. You must create an account after you click on their registration link to complete the course on their website. The goal of this module is to increase awareness about issues related to mental health and substance use, so that you can talk about it with clients, families and your community. Who Should Take This Course This course is for community health workers and other health care staff who work in the community. Learning Objectives At the end of this program, the learner will be able to: Identify at least 2 signs & symptoms of mental illness Describe two ways substance use can be harmful Describe screening tools for mental health and substance use List steps CHWs can take to address mental health and substance use with their clients Continuing Education Continuing Education for Community Health Workers (CHW) This course offers 2.5 DSHS-Certified Continuing Education Hours for Community Health Workers
