Learn How to Support Your Friends, Families, and Neighbors

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults.

You’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to those who are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support.

After the Course, You'll Be Able to:
Recognize common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges.
Recognize common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges.
Understand how to interact with a person in crisis.
Know how to connect a person with help.
Use self-care tools and techniques

The course will be taught by national trainer Lynn Henninghausen using a blended format. Learners complete a 2-hour, self-paced online course, and participate in a 5-hour, instructor-led training. For more information about Mental Health First Aid, see their web site: www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org.

Light snacks will be provided.