Mental Health First Aid Training | Virtual Class
Start Time: 9:00AM EST - 3:00PM EST
 
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.
 
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.