Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

What is it? 

Adult Version

An 8-hour, interactive course that teaches participants how to help assist and support adults developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Virtual class includes 2-hours of self-guided instruction and 6-hours online led by certified MHFA instructors.

Youth Version

An 8-hour, interactive course that teaches participants how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance abuse disorders in youth.
Virtual class includes 2-hours of self-guided instruction and 6-hours online led by certified MHFA instructors.

Who should take it?

Adult Version

Any adult who desires the knowledge and skills to support another adult struggling with mental health challenges. This course is also beneficial to groups including employers and business leaders, law enforcement, hospital staff, first responders, and faith leaders. MHA also offers public safety, older adult and veteran adapted courses.

Youth Version

Adults who regularly interact with adolescents, such as teachers, school staff, athletic coaches, camp counselors, mentors, youth group leaders, juvenile justice professionals, etc. In some cases, this course may be useful for young adults (18 and older) so as to encourage youth peer-to-peer interaction.

NOTE: This course is not specifically designed for parents of youth with mental health challenges. Although parents and families may find the course content useful, more in-depth information on navigating the mental healthcare system is available via the MHA ParentVOICE program.

What Will I Learn?