Mental Health First Aid Certification Course

About this event

Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders.

This training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use challenge and help connect them to the appropriate care.

The course will teach you how to apply the ALGEE action plan:

Assess for risk of suicide or harm Listen nonjudgmentally Give reassurance and information Encourage appropriate professional help Encourage self-help and other support strategies

The course is valued at $170 per person and offered at a discounted rate of $50.00/participant.

The course requires advanced registration. Participants must register 2 weeks in advance (1 month is recommended).

Course Format:

Participants must complete 2-hours of self-paced training at least 3 days prior to the course date. The 5.5-hour portion of the course is a small group-interactive training. Participants will join via Zoom and should be prepared to be present and actively engaged for the whole course. Participants will have 30 minutes for lunch plus two 15 minute breaks. Technology Requirements:

Computer with microphone and speakers HD webcam Internet speed of at least 5 mbps. Test your internet speed at https://www.speedtest.net/ For additional classes, visit www.MHFAillinois.org