Program Description

Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour training program that teaches participants how to help someone who is developing a mental health condition, or experiencing a mental health crisis. This class is appropriate for adults aged 18+ years, who want to learn more about mental health issues.

By the end of the course, you will be able to identify symptoms of a mental health challenge, understand common mental illnesses within the United States, use the ALGEE action plan to navigate conversations with someone who is struggling, and more.

Upon completion, participants will receive their certificates digitally.

Topics covered:

Panic attacks

Suicidal thoughts or behaviors
Nonsuicidal self-injury
Acute psychosis (e.g., hallucinations or delusions)
Overdose or withdrawal from alcohol or drug use
Reaction to a traumatic event

The opportunity to practice — through role plays, scenarios, and activities — makes it easier to apply these skills in a real-life situation.

The course will be delivered by a certified instructor, and learning will comprise group discussions, scenario-based activities, shared lived experiences, PowerPoint presentations, and videos.

Additionally, participants can earn 6.5 to 7.5 credits of professional development hours (CEUs or CPDUs).

Different Focuses

Adult Focused

Adult Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training course that teaches participants how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders in adults.
What you will learn:
Identifying common mental health challenges and disorders, a 5-step action plan, Identifying various types of professional and self-help resources, Increasing confidence in helping an individual in distress, and demonstrating increased mental wellness themselves
Each attendee will receive a workbook and certificate of completion, as well as additional resources.

There is a 2-hour online pre-course work that would need to be completed the day before the live (6-hour) presentation in order to attend the training.
Youth Focused

Much like first aid in emergency situations, Youth Mental Health First Aid is training for adults who regularly interact with youth to help adolescents experiencing a mental health or addiction challenge or are in crisis.
What you will learn:
The common mental health challenges and disorders in youth, typical adolescent development, a 5-step action plan, substance use in youth, and how to Interact with a youth in crisis
Each attendee will receive a workbook and certificate of completion, as well as additional resources.
There is a 2-hour online pre-course work that would need to be completed the day before the live (6-hour) presentation in order to attend the training.
Teen Focused- COMING SOON

Teen Mental Health First Aid teaches high school students how to identify, understand, and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health or substance use issues in their friends and peers.
What you will learn:
The common signs and symptoms of mental illness, substance use, mental health crisis (particularly suicide), how to open the conversation about mental illnesses and addiction, the impact of school violence and bullying on mental health, and how to seek the help of a responsible and trusted adult.
Each attendee will receive a workbook and certificate of completion, as well as additional resources.
There is a 2-hour online pre-course work that would need to be completed the day before the live (6-hour) presentation in order to attend the training.