Mental Health First Aid Training 

Why Mental Health First Aid?

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.

Who needs to know Mental Health First Aid?

• Employers.
• Police officers.
• Hospital staff.
• First responders.
• Caring individuals.

Learn how to respond with the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (ALGEE):

• (A)ssess for risk of suicide or harm.
• (L)isten nonjudgmentally.
• (G)ive reassurance and information.
• (E)ncourage appropriate professional help.
• (E)ncourage self-help and other support strategies

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.

Sources

• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. (n.d.). Suicide statistics.
  https://afsp.org/suicide-statistics/ 
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (n.d.) Drug overdose
  deaths. https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/deaths/index.html
• National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). (n.d.). Mental illness.
  https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/mental-illness 

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Start Time: 8:00AM EST – 5:00PM EST

Training Options

• Virtual – Live Instructor Led Virtual Training.

• In-Person – Instructor Led Training at a designated location. 

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Course Fees

This course is valued at $170. Everyday Life offers Mental Health First Aid Training less than valued price to promote accessibility.

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2023 Virtual Hybrid Training Dates

MHFA-202309: September 26th – 8AM – 5PM
MHFA-202311: November 1st – 8AM – 5PM
MHFA-202312: December 5th – 8AM – 5PM