Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) empowers you to help!

Be the Bridge, Not the Bystander: Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Prepares You to Act

Just like CPR equips you to respond to a physical crisis, MHFA empowers you to bridge the gap during a mental health or substance use challenge. Learn to:

Recognize the Signs: Identify potential challenges early.
Start Supportive Conversations: Offer help in a safe and compassionate way.
Connect to Resources: Guide individuals towards the professional help they need.

Benefits of MHFA Training:

Increased Confidence: You'll feel empowered to approach a potential challenges with knowledge and understanding.
Reduced Stigma: Open conversations help create a more supportive workplace culture.
Improved Well-being: By helping others, you contribute to a healthier environment for everyone.

Let's build a workplace where everyone feels supported together.

MHFA Specific Population Modules

Be the Support They Deserve: MHFA Training for Military & Veteran Communities

Military service, deployment, and the transition to civilian life can take a toll on mental health. You can be the lifeline someone needs.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) equips you with the skills to:

Recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges in service members, veterans, and their families.
Start supportive conversations and offer help in a safe and compassionate way.
Guide individuals towards professional help and resources.

Benefits of MHFA Training:

Increased Confidence: Feel prepared to offer support in difficult situations.
Reduced Stigma: Open conversations create a more understanding environment.
Early Intervention: Help connect individuals with the help they need sooner.
Stronger Communities: Build a network of support for veterans and families.

Are you a military service member, veteran, family member, or someone who works with these communities?

Let's invest in a support system where everyone thrives together.

Every Call Matters: Equipping Officers with MHFA Training

First responders face a unique set of challenges, often encountering individuals experiencing mental health or substance use crises.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training equips officers with the skills to:

De-escalate situations safely and with compassion.
Recognize signs and symptoms of mental health challenges.
Start open conversations and offer support.
Connect individuals with appropriate resources and professional help.

Benefits of MHFA Training for Public Safety:

Reduced Crisis Situations: Proactive intervention leads to more calm interactions.
Improved Officer Well-being: MHFA training helps officers better manage stress.
Stronger Community Relations: Builds trust and understanding between officers and the public.
More Effective Response: Equips officers with additional tools for handling mental health emergencies.

Invest in your officers & the safety of your community.

Let's create a safer and more supportive environment for everyone

Expert Instructors

Firefighters and EMS workers see it all - trauma, grief, and

the emotional toll of emergencies. But how do they

respond when someone is struggling mentally?

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training equips you with the skills to:

Recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges in victims, bystanders, and even fellow first responders.
Start safe and supportive conversations in the heat of the moment.
Guide individuals towards professional help and ongoing resources.

Why MHFA is essential for Fire & EMS:

Early Intervention: MHFA helps connect people with the support they need sooner, leading to better outcomes.
Reduced Stigma: Open conversations create a more understanding environment for everyone.
Self-Care for First Responders: MHFA training tools can also be used to manage stress and promote your own mental well-being.
Stronger Teams: Equips your entire Fire & EMS team to effectively respond to diverse emergencies.

We can build a community where everyone feels supported.