The Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis. 

MHFA takes the fear and hesitation out of starting these conversations by improving understanding and providing an action plan that teaches people to safely and responsibly identify and address a potential mental health or substance use challenge.

When more people are equipped with the tools to start a dialogue, more people can get the help they need.  Mental Health First Aiders are a vital link, connecting those experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge with appropriate support.

Training Sessions

MHFA courses include approximately two hours of on-line pre-course work, seven hours of in-person training, and an hour of on-line post-coursework.  All must be completed to achieve certification.  Participants must attend both days of the half-day sessions.

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For questions related to one of these training opportunities, please contact wellnesstraining@illinois.edu.