About Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based, eight-hour mental health training for laypeople. It teaches participants around the world the signs and symptoms of mental health challenges or crisis, what to do in an emergency, and where to turn for help. Those who take the course to certify as Mental Health First Aiders learn a five-step action plan encompassing the skills, resources and knowledge to help an individual in crisis connect with appropriate professional, peer, social, and self-help care.
Mental Health First Aid can benefit a variety of audiences and key professions, including employers and business leaders, faith communities, school personnel and educators, state police and corrections officers, nursing home staff and others. To read about how it helped one local law enforcement professional, click here.
Mental Health First Aid can benefit a variety of audiences and key professions, including employers and business leaders, faith communities, school personnel and educators, state police and corrections officers, nursing home staff and others. To read about how it helped one local law enforcement professional, click here.
Arranging for a private MHFA class
NAMI is thrilled to bring Mental Health First Aid training directly to businesses, nonprofit organizations, community groups and others. Call 719.473.8477 or email NAMI's Emily Brady.
Finding a community MHFA class
Most MHFA classes that NAMI organizes are for specific organizations or groups. However, Diversus Health and various other entities in Colorado offer Mental Health First Aid classes for the public — sometimes at no cost. To find upcoming class dates, and to register, visit mhfaco.org/findclass.