Mental Health First Aid Training
Mental Health First Aid (MFHA) is an evidence-based training program that teaches people how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health or substance use challenges. Similar to traditional First Aid, MHFA provides skills to offer initial support until professional help is received or the crisis resolves.
WHAT IT COVERS
- How to decrease mental health stigma.
- Common signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges.
- How to interact with a person in crisis.
- How to connect the person to supportive resources.
- How to build your own resiliency.
WHO SHOULD TAKE IT
- Employers
- Police Officers
- Hospital staff
- First Responders
- Faith leaders
- Community members
- Any caring individual
The course will teach you how to apply the ALGEE action plan:
- Assess for risk of suicide or harm/Approach
- Listen nonjudgmentally
- Give reassurance and information
- Encourage appropriate professional help
- Encourage self-help and other support strategies
Course Types:
- Adult Mental Health First Aid: for adults interested in assisting other adults
- Includes specific courses for public safety, veterans, and higher education communities.
- Youth Mental Health First Aid: for adults interested in assisting youth
- Teen Mental Health First Aid: for teens interested in assisting their peers
Course Formats:
Available in person, in a blended (hybrid) format, or completely virtual.
Trainings are completely free.
Please contact our Mental Health First Aid Coordinator, Brittney Chapa, to schedule a class for your agency or team:
Brittney Chapa, MHFA Outreach Coordinator
936-521-6419
BrittneyC@tcbhc.org
Trainings are scheduled every month! View and sign up for upcoming trainings through this link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/tri-county-behavioral-healthcare-28428134647
