Metropolitan Counseling Associates
Mental Health First Aid®
Most of us would know how to help if we saw someone having a heart attack — we’d start CPR or call 9-1-1. But too few of us would know how to respond if we saw someone having a panic attack or showing signs of substance use disorder.
Just as CPR helps you assist an individual having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)® teaches you how to assist and support others who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge.
Mental Health First Aid® is an evidenced based national certification course that teaches participants to recognize and respond to a mental health or substance use concern or crisis and connect the person in need to appropriate care.
The MHFA® course includes a 5-step action plan, ALGEE, which can be used in various types of crisis and non-crisis situations.
ALGEE, includes:
Assess for risk of suicide or harm.
Listen non-judgmentally.
Give reassurance and information.
Encourage appropriate professional help.
Encourage self-help and other support strategies.
MHFA® is administered by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. The course is available virtually and in-person.
More than 3 million people across the United States have been trained in MHFA by thousands of certified Instructors.
Join MCA in our effort to promote mental health prevention and early intervention by getting certified in Mental Health First Aid®.
https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/
Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches skills to assist youth under 18.
In person Training — JUNE 21, 2024
Virtual Training — JULY 19, 2024
Adult Mental Health First Aid teaches skills to assist adults 18 and over.
Virtual Training (Must attend both classes)
Class 1: JUNE 3, 2024 Class 2: JUNE 17, 2024