Mental Health First
Aid
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a nationally recognized training that teaches participants how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges. Whether you're supporting a friend, coworker, student, or loved one, MHFA equips you with the tools to provide initial help and connect individuals to appropriate care.
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This evidence-based course offers tailored content for both adults supporting other adults and those working with youth, emphasizing early intervention, crisis response, and compassionate communication. With practical skills, real-life scenarios, and culturally relevant content, MHFA helps you step in with confidence when someone is struggling.
Your Role Matters
Gain confidence to recognize warning signs, offer support, and guide someone toward the help they need—when it matters most.
Services
Build safer, more supportive communities by equipping individuals with the knowledge and skills to respond to mental health and substance use challenges with empathy and effectiveness.
Youth Courses
Equips adults who work with youth to identify and address mental health challenges in children and adolescents ages 6–18, including trauma, bullying, and social media impact.
Adult Courses
Teaches adults how to recognize and respond to signs of mental health and substance use concerns in other adults through real-life strategies and practical tools.
Flexible Learning
Courses are offered in-person or in a blended format that combines self-paced online learning with live instructor-led training—accessible and adaptable to your schedule.
Community Training
Available for schools, businesses, first responders, and community organizations seeking to build mental health awareness and supportive environments for all.
Program Eligibility Requirements
Mental Health First Aid is open to all adults age 18 and older who are interested in learning how to support individuals experiencing mental health or substance use challenges.
Whether you're a parent, teacher, employer, coach, community leader, or simply someone who cares, you don’t need any clinical background or prior experience. The training is designed to be approachable and practical for anyone who wants to make a difference in their community, workplace, or family.