Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify and respond to signs of mental health challenges or substance use disorders. This training offers the skills needed to provide initial support and connect someone to appropriate care.

Topics include:

• Risk factors and warning signs of mental health and substance use challenges

• Information on depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, and substance use

• A 5-Step Action Plan to help someone who is developing a mental health challenge or is experiencing a crisis

• Available evidence-based professional, peer and self-help resources

Mental Health First Aid is only offered to participants ages 18+. Youth MHFA is focused on supporting youth who are struggling, and Adult MHFA is focused on supporting adults who are struggling.