Mental Health First Aid (Community )

Mental Health First Aid teaches the skills needed to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges, as well as how to provide someone with initial support until they are connected with appropriate professional help.

This evidence-based, early-intervention course uses community-specific scenarios, activities, and videos to help you be prepared to provide support to those in need in your community.

Participants learn a 5-step Action Plan (ALGEE), which includes:

  • assessing risk
  • respectfully listening to and supporting the individual in need
  • identifying appropriate professional help and other support

You may schedule a special training for your organization, company, or group.

Online and Virtual Assistance

Instructors are the key to spreading Mental Health First Aid across the country. Instructors are individuals certified to teach the course in their communities and beyond.

4 Reasons to Become a
Mental Health First Aid Instructor

1. Connect
    Bring your community together

2. Advocate
    Reduce negative attitudes about mental illnesses

3. Educate
    Build mental health literacy

4. Lead
    Show others how they can help

Instructors are on the frontlines of the program and train people in their communities in Mental Health First Aid. Certified Adult and Youth Instructors are required to teach the course at least three times per year.

Instructors also create, market, and coordinate their classes while supporting their learners along the way. Instructors teach from a national curriculum, tailor discussions to their participants, and compile a list of local resources for help.

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Updated within the last 2 months.

Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches you how to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.

The training helps you identify, understand, and respond to signs of addictions and mental illnesses. Find A Course near you.

Updated within the last 2 months.