Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training (BLENDED)

NYDIS and The Salvation Army collaborate to offer this BLENDED Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training for community & faith leaders. This MHFA 8-hour training consists of a 2-hour self-paced course and a 6 hours live, Instructor-led training. All training materials and a MHFA manual are included. For the in-person, instructor led portion of the training, participants may bring a brown bag lunch or eat out nearby during the lunch break. All participants who complete the training and short test receive a certificate that is valid for three years. The course is free for participants from faith-based organizations. $50 for participants from non-faith based organizations.

Mental Health First Aid is a globally recognized, groundbreaking public education program. It introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs of mental health issues, builds an understanding of their impact, and provides an overview of common treatments and interventions. The course uses role-playing, videos, discussions, and games to illuminate the material and equip participants to assess a mental health crisis, select interventions, provide initial help, and connect neighbors to professional, peer, social, and self-help care. The course facilitators walk participants through the risk factors and warning signs of specific conditions and crises such as: anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and substance use issues.

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