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February 25, 2015

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Reaffirming her strong commitment to furthering mental health care in the State of Florida, Representative Berman filed HB 811. The legislation, entitled Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), aids in the identification, understanding and response to the signs of mental illness and substance abuse disorders. The bill requires the Department of Education to establish a mental health first aid training program to help individuals identify and understand the signs of 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.

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