This in person training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use challenge and help connect them to the appropriate care.
The course will teach you how to apply the ALGEE action plan:
Assess for risk of suicide or harm
Listen nonjudgmentally
Give reassurance and information
Encourage appropriate professional help
Encourage self-help and other support strategies
This course is only open to participants who live or work in Missouri. The course is valued at $170 per person, but is being offered to you at no cost by Missouri's Department of Mental Health
The course requires advanced sign up. Participants must register 2 weeks in advance if possible.
Youth and Adult Mental Health First Aid courses have a significant amount of overlapping content. If you plan to take both, we recommend 3 months between classes.
THIS IS AN IN PERSON COURSE! PARTICPANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO ATTEND THE FULL DAY TO GET THE CERTIFICATION AS MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AIDER!
