Mental Health First Aid
Identify. Understand. Respond.
Identify. Understand. Respond.
Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training course that teaches participants about mental health and substance-use issues.
What is Mental Health First Aid?
What is Mental Health First Aid?
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.
Types of MHFA Training Offered
Types of MHFA Training Offered
Adult Mental Health First Aid
Adult Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid for Adults teaches people how to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges in adults ages 18 and older, how to offer and provide initial help, and how to guide a person toward appropriate care if necessary.
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations.
NEMO AHEC offers these trainings free for participants, thanks to grant funding.
NEMO AHEC offers these trainings free for participants, thanks to grant funding.
Mental Health First Aid will provide certification to participants once the course and required documents are completed. Certification is good for three years.
Mental Health First Aid will provide certification to participants once the course and required documents are completed. Certification is good for three years.
Interested in Signing Up for A Course?
Interested in Signing Up for A Course?
We offer classes in-person and virtually with flexible scheduling options.
We offer classes in-person and virtually with flexible scheduling options.
You can also find our training events on Eventbrite!
You can also find our training events on Eventbrite!
Interested in Having a Private Business or Organization Training?
Interested in Having a Private Business or Organization Training?
With our flexibility, we can offer classes in-person and virtually with flexible scheduling options for your business or organization. Call or email, or fill out our inquiry form today to find out how we can work with you!
With our flexibility, we can offer classes in-person and virtually with flexible scheduling options for your business or organization. Call or email, or fill out our inquiry form today to find out how we can work with you!