MHFA Essentials  

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) provides the knowledge, skills, and attitudes for participants to recognize changes in mental health, respond supportively, and apply practical actions for declining mental health and crisis situations. It helps participants build confidence, reduce stigma, and enhance their own mental health.  

Objectives  

The MHFA course helps participants: 

• Increase their awareness of mental health 

• Improve their confidence providing help 

• Decrease their mental health-related stigma 

• Enhance their mental health 

Length: 6.5 hours  

Cost: $50/person (internal); $160/person (external)  

Certificate: Participants will receive a certificate of completion if they complete all six hours of course material. There is no test at the end of the course.