We've trained more than 38,000 people in Mental Health First Aid. Join them!
Take a Mental Health First Aid Course
Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This 8-hour training gives you skills you need to communicate and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem. It helps you connect them to appropriate care.
Adult Classes
Mental Health First Aid for Adults teaches people how to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges in adults ages 18 and older, how to offer and provide initial help, and how to guide a person toward appropriate care if necessary. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addictions.
Youth Classes
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people.
Thank you to our generous MHFA funders who believe in mental wellness:
-Ohio Department of Behavioral Health -Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) -Hamilton County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board - Hamilton County Board of Commissioners -Millstone Fund -Interact for Health -Medicaid Reinvestment Project.
If you'd like to fund MHFA, please contact us!