Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a skills-based training course that teaches participants how to safely and responsibly identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses, substance use disorders and someone experiencing a crisis. Just as CPR helps you assist an individual having a medical emergency, MHFA takes the fear and hesitation out of starting these conversations.
MHFA teaches about recovery and resiliency – the belief that individuals experiencing these challenges can and do get better, and use their strengths to stay well. Once completed, participants will take a comprehension exam and receive a nationally recognized certification as a Mental Health First Aider. Training content and instructor certification provided by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.
UMB students may be trained for free with the assistance of a donor gift, given to the SCC.
