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MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID

Empower yourself with practical skills to provide support and understanding to those experiencing mental health challenges.

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 crisis.

 

This virtual course is an evidence-based program through the National Council for Mental Wellbeing and facilitated live by Erin Callinan. MHFA is eligible for 7.5 CEU's.

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Renewable every three years, this comprehensive certification helps you to:

  • Identify risk factors and warning signs for a variety of mental health issues.

  • Understand the prevalence of mental health disorders and promote positive attitudes in your community.

  • Provide professional, peer, and self-help resources to support recovery.

  • Utilize a 5-Step Action Plan to assist individuals who are struggling with their mental health or in crisis.​

REGISTER FOR A VIRTUAL COURSE

Adult MHFA

  • Identify the impact of mental health challenges on the well-being of adults in the U.S.

  • Explain that recovery from a mental health challenge is possible.

  • Recognize the potential risk factors and warning signs for various mental health problems.

  • Use a 5-step action plan to help adults in crisis and non-crisis situations and connect with appropriate help.

Youth MHFA
(for adult attendees)

  • Identify the impact of mental health challenges on the well-being of youth in the U.S.

  • Recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health challenges that may impact youth.

  • Explain the impact of traumatic experiences and the role of resilience on adolescent development.

  • Apply the appropriate steps of the YMHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) to crisis and non-crisis situations.

MHFA training is included in the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices.

 

This course consists of 2-hours of virtual self-paced content followed by 6 hours of virtual instructor-led training with Erin Callinan, MSW.

Want to schedule a private MHFA course for 5 or more attendees at your company?

You pick the date and time. We deliver the training!

"Fantastic course for anyone interested in learning how to be a better helper in today's world. Great class, highly motivated instructor, great interaction with participants. Gained needed knowledge and very appreciative of it."

Jennie Tis, Certified in 2022

Philidelphia, PA

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