The National Alliance on Mental Illness Chaffee County will offer a free two-hour Mental Health Crisis Planning Workshop Thursday from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Salida Methodist Church located at 228 E. 4th Street. 

Participants will learn about the causes of a mental health crisis and what steps to take to de-escalate the situation, along with communication and advocacy skills, community resources and prevention. 

Those interested in attending the Mental Health Crisis Planning Workshop or looking for new information are encouraged to email NAMI Chaffee County at info@namichaffee.org