LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield is offering free mental first aid certification training around the state.

Blu and You Foundation Executive Director Rebecca Pattillo stopped by KARK 4 News to discuss this new program.

Pattillo also discussed why mental health first aid is important and what Arkansans can do to get trained.

For more information on the program, visit ArkansasBlueCross.com.