Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults.
WHO NEEDS TO KNOW MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID:
Employers
Police Officers
Hospital Staff
First Responders
Caring Individuals
WHAT IT COVERS:
• Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges.
• Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges.
• How to interact with a person in crisis.
• How to connect a person with help.
• Expanded content on trauma, substance use and self-care.
WAYS TO LEARN:
Blended - Learners complete a 2-hour self-paced online course, and participate in a 6-hou, instructor-led training, which is also conducted virtually.
Questions or to register: Erika Sisson at erika.sisson@dvs.virginia.gov