Become a Certified Mental Health First Aider

One in five American adults experience a mental health disorder each year. Nearly half of all American adults will face a mental health challenge at some point in their lives. More than 20 million Americans ages 12 and older will experience a substance use disorder.

Mental health and substance use challenges affect every workplace. Will you know how to recognize when someone needs help?

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an evidence-based certification course that equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills to identify signs of mental health and substance use concerns, provide initial support, and connect individuals with appropriate resources.

Whether you’re a manager, HR professional, team leader, or someone who simply wants to make a difference, this training provides tools you can apply immediately in both your professional and personal life.

What You’ll Learn

• Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges
• Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges
• How to approach and support someone experiencing a crisis
• Strategies for having difficult conversations with confidence and compassion
• How to connect individuals to professional help and community resources
• Expanded content on trauma, recovery, resilience, and self-care
• The Mental Health First Aid Action Plan for responding effectively in real-world situations

Why Attend?

• Gain a nationally recognized Mental Health First Aid certification
• Build confidence in supporting employees, colleagues, friends, and family members
• Learn practical skills through discussion, scenarios, and expert instruction
• Strengthen your organization’s culture of well-being, safety, and support
• Enhance your professional development with skills increasingly valued in today’s workplace

Course Format

Participants will complete approximately two hours of self-paced online pre-work before attending the live session.

Then, join certified Mental Health First Aid instructor Kourtney McCauliff for a live virtual training on Thursday, November 12th from 11 am – 5 pm ET.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will earn their Mental Health First Aid certification and become part of a growing network of individuals committed to supporting mental wellness in their communities and workplaces.

Investment

$150 per participant

Your registration includes:

• Mental Health First Aid certification
• Required training materials
• Access to the self-paced pre-work
• Full-day live instruction from a certified MHFA trainer
• Practical tools and resources you can use long after the course ends

Reserve Your Spot

Registration closes Monday, November 9th to allow time for participants to complete the required pre-work.

Invest one day in learning skills that could help you support a colleague, friend, family member, or employee when it matters most.