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

First Aiders will complete a 2-hour, self-paced online class, and then participate in a live Instructor-Led Session (ILS) via Zoom.

What does Mental Health First Aid Adult training cover?

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 problem and help connect them to the appropriate care.

• Common signs and symptoms of mental illness and substance use.
• Depression, anxiety, and psychosis.
• How to interact with a person in crisis.
• How to connect the person with help.
• How to apply the 5-step action plan in a variety of situations.
• Updated content on trauma, addiction, and self-care.

Who Should Take it?

The Adult MHFA course is appropriate for anyone (18 years and older) who wants to learn how to help a person who may be experiencing a mental health-related crisis or problem.

• Community members
• Faith leaders
• Hospital staff (CEUs for Alabama Nurses*)
• Social Workers (CEUs for Alabama Social Workers*)
• Caring individuals
• Employers
• Educators
• EMS/First Responders (CEUs for Alabama EMS)*

Space is limited

3-year certification

*CEUs (up to 6.5)

(CEUs (up to 6.5) Awarded to Alabama licensed social workers, Alabama nurses, Alabama EMS, as well as contact hours (up to 6.5) for other professionals after successfully completing the course.)

Scholarship Opportunities:

Scholarships may be available for some Alabama residents.

• Nurses/Nursing Students
• EMS/Volunteer First Responders
• Natural Disaster Volunteers
• Case by case requests

Please email Jen Bafford to inquire about scholarship eligibility.

After registering, you will receive:

1. An invitation you MUST ACCEPT to join Jen Bafford's group on MHFA Connect.
2. Access to the required 2-hour self-study program from MHFA which must be completed BEFORE you may attend the virtual instructor-led session.
3. Printed materials will be mailed to the address you provide.

PLEASE READ:

Cancelations CANNOT BE REFUNDED within 48 hours of the ILS, this includes being withdrawn from the course due to incomplete pre-course work (due before you may attend the instructor-led session). However, you may be able to reschedule for another date.*

*In the event you reschedule your ILS date, any pre-work will not be saved and will need to be completed again before the new training date.

Questions or to schedule a group training?

Contact Jen Bafford, Program Director, JBafford@cosancadd.org