Training Programs

Watch the video and learn why it's important to have the practical skills to provide support to individuals experiencing mental health challenges. 

Mental Health First Aid helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge or crisis. It takes the fear and hesitation out of starting conversations about mental health or substance use by improving understanding and providing an action plan that teaches people to safely and responsibly identify and address a potential issue.

 

Embark on your path to becoming a certified Mental Health First Aider with this highly regarded training course. Join a community of catalysts for change who are dismantling barriers and creating a more empathetic world. 

 

 

Adult MHFA

You may request from specific population modules listed below!

(Public Safety, Fire/EMS, Older Adults, Veterans, Corrections & Higher Ed. )

  • Identify the impact of mental health challenges on the well-being of adults in the U.S.

  • Explain that recovery from a mental health challenge is possible.

  • Recognize the potential risk factors and warning signs for various mental health problems.

  • Use a 5-step action plan to help adults in crisis and non-crisis situations and connect with appropriate help.
 

Youth MHFA

 

  • ​Describe the purpose of Youth Mental Health First Aid and the role of the Youth Mental Health First Aider.

  • Recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health challenges that may impact youth.

  • Explain the impact of traumatic experiences and the role of resilience on adolescent development.

  • Apply the appropriate steps of the YMHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) to crisis and non-crisis situations.

 Interested in organizing a private MHFA course for your team?

You pick the date and time. We deliver the training!

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  • In-person consists of an 8 hour instructor-lead session. 
  • In-person can also consist of 2 hours of self-paced pre-work online with a 5.5 hour in-person instructor lead session. 
  • Virtual training consists of 2 hours of self-paced pre-work online with 5.5 hours of virtual instructor lead session. 

TESTIMONIALS  

"The instructor was very thoughtful and gave everyone a chance to speak. She made a difficult topic easy to talk about and was professional. She also managed the time very well because we finished right on time." Jennifer B.

"Presenter was very professional and knowledgeable. The Presenter knew her subject matter and communicated it an effective way for all to understand." Owen R. 

 "This course helped me recognize how to help others in need. Make me more aware of various mental health issues and how I can help others." Stacy T.