Mental Health First Aid: Supporting Immigrant Communities

Adult Mental Health First Aid is an early intervention public education program. It teaches people how to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge among adults ages 18 and over. The evidence behind the program demonstrates that it builds mental health literacy, providing an action plan that teaches people to safely and responsibly identify and address a potential mental health or substance use challenge. Mental Health First Aid, sometimes called Adult Mental Health First Aid, is available in English and Spanish.

We typically offer these trainings at a sliding fee scale of $100-350 but as part of our ongoing mutual aid efforts we are offering these as donation based to ensure that folks are able to access this training.

Participants who complete our training and pass a final exam will receive a certificate of completion and MHFA certification valid for 3…