ATTENTION: FOR MISSOURI RESIDENCE ONLY!!! ALL OTHER STATES WILL NOT BE CERTIFIED FROM THIS TRAINING!
This 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 registration. Participants must register 2 weeks in advance.
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.
Course Format:
Participants must complete 2-hours of pre-work training at least 3 days prior to the course date.
The 5.5-hour portion of the course is a small group-interactive training. Participants will join via Zoom and should be prepared to be present and actively engaged for the whole course.
Technology Requirements:
Individual computer with microphone and speakers
Private room or headphones
HD webcam
Internet speed of at least 5mbps. Test your internet speed at https://www.speedtest.net/
