Adult Mental Health First Aid Training

Nearly 1 in 5 people in the U.S. live with a mental illness. Learn how to support your friends, families, and neighbors with this training.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is skills-based training that teaches people how to identify, understand, and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge. Like physical First Aid and CPR, MHFA helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis until professional assistance is obtained or the crisis is resolved. Studies show that MHFA training reduces stigma, improves knowledge, and increases first-aid actions toward people experiencing mental health and substance use challenges.

During the course, you’ll build the skills and confidence to reach out and provide initial support to struggling people. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support.

AFTER THE COURSE, YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:

• Recognize common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges.
• Understand how to interact with a person in crisis.
• Know how to connect a person with help.
• Use self-care tools and techniques.

Delivery:

All registered learners will complete a 2-hour, self-paced online assignment PRIOR TO THE TRAINING, and participate in a 5.5-hour, in-person Instructor-led training. Please note- no lunch is provided during this training.

Cost:

• $65.00 with only electronic copies of books and materials
• 85.00 with physical and electronic copies of books and materials.

Deadline to register: May 15 by 5 pm.

*This course is valued at $170 per person.

NOTE: Classes and events may be canceled at any time due to low registration or other circumstances, with full refunds issued for paid events. Similar classes or events often are offered on future dates.

The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact the UF/IFAS Brevard County Extension Office at brevard@ifas.ufl.edu or (321) 633-1702 at least 2 weeks in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

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