Mental Health First Aid
Certification Training
Mental Health First Aid
Identify. Understand. Respond.
Mental Health First Aid is an early intervention public education program. It teaches adults how to recognize the signs and symptoms that suggest a potential mental health challenge, how to listen nonjudgmentally and give reassurance to a person who may be experiencing a mental health challenge, and how to refer a person to appropriate professional support and services.
If you are interested in organizing a training for your organization, please reach out to me to learn more about course options, availability, associated costs, participant limits, and other logistics.
For more information about Mental Health First Aid, please visit: www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org
WHAT IT COVERS
* Common signs and symptoms of mental
health challenges.
* Common signs and symptoms of substance
use challenges.
* How to interact with a person in crisis.
* How to connect a person with help.
* Expanded content on trauma, substance use,
and self-care.
WHO SHOULD TAKE IT
* Employers and employees
* Hospital staff
* Police officers
* First responders
* Teachers
* Parents
* Coaches
* Youth group leaders
* Adults who work with youth
* Caring individuals
Training Options
Both virtual and in-person Mental Health First Aid training options are available for organizations. Please reach out to learn more and schedule a training.
Adult Mental Health First Aid
The Adult Mental Health First Aid course is appropriate for anyone age 18 and older who wants to learn how to help a person who may be experiencing a mental health-related crisis or problem.
Delivery Options:
Virtual: Learners complete a 2-hour, self-paced online course and participate in a 6.5-hour Zoom virtual training
In-Person: Learners receive their training as an 8.5-hour, instructor-led, in-person course
Youth Mental Health First Aid
The Youth Mental Health First Aid Course course is intended for adults to learn how to help young people experiencing mental health challenges or crises. It reviews the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents ages 12-18 and emphasizes the importance of early intervention.
Delivery Options:
Virtual: Learners complete a 2-hour, self-paced online course and participate in a 5.5-hour Zoom virtual training
In-Person: Learners receive their training as a 7.5-hour, instructor-led, in-person course