Mental Health First Aid - St Thomas the Apostle (9/20/25)

MHFA is an evidence-based public education program designed to impart invaluable skills for assisting someone in the midst of a mental health crisis. It goes beyond awareness, focusing on practical techniques that can bridge the gap until professional help arrives. Imagine the impact if responding to a mental health crisis becomes as commonplace as administering CPR during a cardiac emergency.

Why MHFA Training?

Did you know you're statistically more likely to encounter someone facing a mental health crisis than someone having a heart attack? MHFA training opens your eyes to the signs, teaches you how to communicate effectively, and guides you in connecting those in need with professional help. It’s about becoming a lifeline in a world where mental health matters.

Mental Health First Aid is not just a course; it's a movement to foster communities that understand, support, and uplift one another. Join us in this transformative journey, and let's make responding to mental health crises as instinctive as extending a helping hand. Together, we can create a world where everyone's mental health is a priority.

How Blended MHFA Works: Participants will be complete 2 hours of online self-paced coursework followed by a scheduled 6 hour In Person instructor led- class . The In-person instructor led training will be held on Saturday, September 20th from 9:00am - 3:30pm at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 1500 Brookdale Rd, Naperville, IL 60563

What it Costs: $25.00 per participant, $55.00 for 5.5 CEU's ( LCPC/LPC, LCSW/LSW, LMFT and Psychologist).

The Mental Health First Aid Introduction is a self-paced e-learning course that consists of five segments.

• Overview of Mental Health First Aid
• Mental Health and Mental Disorders
• Role of the Mental Health First Aider and Self-car
• Common Mental Disorders in the U.S.
• Recognizing Signs and Symptoms

The In-Person Instructor Led portion of the course consists of:

• Mental health and mental disorders
• Role of the Mental Health First Aider and self-care
• Common mental disorders in the United States
• Recognizing signs and symptoms
• Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (ALGEE)
• MHFA for early signs and symptoms

Prior to the virutal instructor led session, you will receive an email titled "MHFA: Let’s get started!" that will contain log in information and steps that need to be taken to complete your pre-work. This pre-work needs to be completed 24 hrs prior to the In Person Instructor led portion of this course

Host or Publisher Linden Oaks Behavioral Health