What is Mental Health First Aid?
Mental Health First Aid is a comprehensive 8-hour virtual course designed to provide the general public with essential knowledge and skills to effectively respond to mental health challenges and crises.
This virtual course is an evidence-based program through the National Council for Mental Wellbeing and facilitated live via zoom by Erin Callinan. MHFA courses are eligible for 7.5 CEU's.
Participants will learn how to:
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Identify risk factors and warning signs for a variety of mental health issues and conditions.
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Understand the prevalence of mental health disorders and promote positive attitudes in your community.
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Utilize a 5-Step Action Plan to assist individuals who are struggling with their mental health or in crisis.
Register for a Virtual MHFA Course
- Virtual Adult MHFA Course 9/17/2026Sep 17, 2026, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM PDT(8am PT, 8am MT, 10am CT, 11am ET)
- Virtual Adult MHFA Course 9/25/2026Sep 25, 2026, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM PDT(8am PT, 8am MT, 10am CT, 11am ET)
- Virtual Adult MHFA Course 10/15/2026Oct 15, 2026, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM PDT(8am PT, 8am MT, 10am CT, 11am ET)
- Virtual Adult MHFA Course 10/26/2026Oct 26, 2026, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM PDT(8am PT, 8am MT, 10am CT, 11am ET)
Pamela Harris, CT
"This is the most important course you will ever take providing valuable life lessons to support your community."
Talent & Organizational Development Manager, SLR
Murray Inman, AZ
"Erin is one of the best instructors I have seen. Her class is very high value and worth every minute of time."
VP, Disability Advocacy Group, Rio Salado College
Jennie Tis, PA
"Great class, highly motivated instructor, and great interaction. Gained needed knowledge and very appreciative of it."
Community Member
Certified in 2022
Stephanie Strauss, IL
"10/10 recommend this course to every human on this planet. This was so informative, empowering, and helpful."
Movement & Mindfulness Facilitator, Founder of RSI