April 30, 2014
On Tuesday, nearly three dozen people gathered at the Dubuque County Emergency Responder Training Facility to attend a free, two-day training course to become mental health first-responders.
As executive director of the Dubuque County Veterans Affairs Commission, Charlie Brimeyer has seen many lives torn apart by post traumatic stress disorder and other mental illnesses.
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If a mental health or substance use challenge is affecting you or someone you know, there are several resources available to learn more or get connected with help. If you are in crisis, or you know someone who is, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or dial 911 in case of emergency.
