Employees interested in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training may use professional growth funds ($30) to participate in this full-day session. Each training is limited to 20 participants per day and some pre- and post-work is required to earn a certificate of completion.
What You Will Learn
- Risk factors and warning signs
- Information on depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis and addiction disorders
- The 5-step ALGEE action plan to assist someone experiencing a mental health challenge
- Available resources and mental health professionals
- De-escalation tools for crisis situations
What Is Included
- 1.5-hour self-paced online pre-learning
- Certified MHFA instructors
- MHFA Participant Processing Guide
- Mental Health First Aid Participant Manual
- Self-care plan template
- Certificate of completion
Why Mental Health First Aid?
MHFA teaches participants how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults.
What It Covers
- Common signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges
- How to interact with someone in crisis
- How to connect a person with appropriate help
- Expanded content on trauma, substance use and self-care
Tentative Training Dates
May 22, 2025 – Table Rock Campus
June 5, 2025 – Redwood Campus
Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Professional growth refunds will be available in August.
To register or request more information, contact Michelle Gray by May 2, 2025, on Teams or by phone at 541-956-7084 indicate your preferred campus for training.