How to Find a Mental Health First Aid Training Course Near You

Are you looking for an opportunity to gain skills in Mental Health First Aid that could be helpful in a workplace setting? To provide resources to help employers be prepared for diverse challenges, Business Health Trust has reached out to the National Council for Mental Wellbeing to help members find valuable training courses based on your location.

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

You can locate upcoming Mental Health First Aid courses in your area by navigating to the following link: www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/cs/take-a-course/find-a-course. Enter your city and state and select the “Find Course” button. Please ensure you are selecting the appropriate city and state that populates from the dropdown menu. These courses cost $23.95 per participant but this price may vary depending on the instructor’s funding source. The maximum course size is 30.

Classes are added to the website daily, so check back often if you’re looking for a particular date or location.

To learn more about Mental Health First Aid, visit www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org.