Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour training course designed to give members of the public key skills to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Mental Health First Aid training helps a layperson assist someone experiencing a mental health crisis. Mental Health First Aid certification, which must be renewed every three years. Topic includes;

• Recognize the potential risk factors and warning signs for a range of mental health problems. 
• Use a 5-step action plan to help an individual in crisis connect with appropriate professional help.
• Interpret the prevalence of various mental health disorders in the U.S. and the need for reduced negative attitudes in their communities.
• Apply knowledge of the appropriate professional, peer, social, and self-help resources available to help someone with a mental health problem treat and manage the problem and achieve recovery.
• Assess their own views and feelings about mental health problems and disorders.

Textbooks, materials, ID card and exam fees are not included.

Prerequisites: 18 years or older with a high school diploma or equivalent.

Total Program Hours: 8 Hours

Required Course Materials: Notebook and Pen

Instructor: Stephanie Hartman [email protected]

Classroom: Technology Building, Room TEC-201 

Accommodations: Call the Disability Services at 201-612-5269.