Mental health education and substance abuse prevention trainings

Loudoun County offers ongoing mental health education and substance abuse prevention trainings. All trainings are free, but seats are limited and registration is required, with the exception of Rapid REVIVE! The schedule of upcoming classes for March is as follows:

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) training aims to raise awareness of the impact of potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood. ACEs are linked to chronic health problems, mental illness and substance abuse in adulthood. The training teaches that ACEs prevention is a key to improving a community’s well-being. A virtual presentation lasts about one hour, followed by a question-and-answer session.

The next trainings will be held:

• March 10, 12 – 1:30 p.m.
• March 24, 12 – 1:30 p.m.

For details about the training and to register, visit loudoun.gov/ChildhoodAdversityTraining.

Mental Health First Aid training teaches people how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. The training also teaches the skills that someone needs to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis. Two versions of the program — a general adult program and a program for adults who interact with youth — will be offered in March.

The next trainings will be held in person at the Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services office located at 21641 Ridgetop Circle, Suite 210, in Sterling:

• Adult Mental Health First Aid: March 19 & 20, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. both days
• Youth Mental Health First Aid: March 6 & 7, 9 a.m. p.m. both days

For details about the training and to register, visit loudoun.gov/MHFirstAid.

REVIVE! is the opioid overdose and naloxone education program for the Commonwealth of Virginia. The training is free and anyone who uses opioids or knows someone who is using opioids is encouraged to attend. Loudoun County offers two versions of the program — Rapid REVIVE! and Virtual REVIVE!

Rapid REVIVE! is a shortened format that allows individuals to complete the training in six minutes. After watching a short video and then providing their contact information, participants receive free naloxone nasal spray. They may choose to receive naloxone by mail or arrange pickup. Rapid REVIVE! is available anytime. No registration is required.

• Visit loudoun.gov/RapidRevive for Rapid REVIVE! in English.
• ‘Visit loudoun.gov/ReviveEspanol for Rapid REVIVE! in Spanish.

Virtual REVIVE! is a one-hour, scheduled training session that requires registration. Participants who complete the training are also eligible to receive free naloxone nasal spray. They may choose to receive naloxone by mail or arrange pickup.

The next training will be held:

• March 13, 1 – 2 p.m.

REVIVE! trainings can also be scheduled upon request. For details about the training and to register, visit loudoun.gov/revive.

To Request an Accommodation
Anyone who requires an accommodation for any disability in order to participate, including language assistance, should call 703-771-5155 or send an email to prevention@loudoun.gov. Three business days’ notice is requested.

For more information on the prevention and intervention services offered by the Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services, visit loudoun.gov/MHSADSPrevention or send an email to prevention@loudoun.gov.