Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) introduces the risk factors and warning signs of common mental health and substance use disorders, builds understanding of their impact, and reviews support options.
The interactive course teaches participants how to offer initial help to an individual who may be experiencing a mental health concern or crisis and connect them to the appropriate professional, peer, social, and self-care resources. MHFA is currently being offered in a hybrid format of two hours of self-study and four and a half hours of live virtual group learning.
Who should attend?
This community-based education class is open to the public and intended for people interested in increasing their mental health literacy and skills. Anyone working or living in the community will benefit from this interactive class.
Upcoming Mental Health First Aid trainings
Early registration is suggested as space is limited.
Thursday, December 10th | 12:30pm – 5:00pm Register HERE
Psychological First Aid
Psychological First Aid (PFA) is an evidence-informed training for all community members and professionals. Trainees will learn how to support healthy recovery in individuals following a traumatic event, public health emergency, natural disaster, or personal crisis. The curriculum integrates public health, community health and individual psychology by drawing upon skills the trainees probably already have. PFA is a 90-minute training.
Who should attend?
Anyone can attend! This training is for community members or professionals, including: community volunteers, front line staff, nonprofit workers, direct service staff, community health workers or other professionals.
Upcoming PFA Training
Early registration is suggested as space is limited.
Tuesday, December 1st | 8:00am-9:30am – Register HERE