Mental Health First Aid Certification Course

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a 9-hour evidence-based certification course that equips participants with tools to recognize signs, initiate conversations, and offer appropriate support to individuals experiencing a decline in mental well-being or a mental health crisis. The course includes a self-directed module and live classroom modules focusing on applying MHFA actions to diverse situations. Topics cover crisis interventions for various issues, and the course emphasizes the importance of self-care. Offered in virtual and in-person formats, MHFA follows a model of assessing risk, listening non-judgmentally, providing reassurance, and encouraging professional support.