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Mental Health First Aid

“Take the fear and hesitation out of the conversations about mental health and substance misuse.”

Mental Health First Aid Training is a 8-hour course funded by a Randolph County 708 Board Grant that is open to the public. It gives people the tools to identify when someone may be struggling with a mental health or substance misuse problem. It connects them with appropriate support and resources.

MHFA includes training for families, healthcare providers and individuals with mental illnesses. Become a certified Mental Health First Aider alongside more than 3 Million others. Contact Kendra at (618) 282-6233 to schedule a training!

Adult Mental Health First Aid Training

Click on a date below to register to become a Certified Mental Health First Aider. Mental Health First Aid takes the fear and hesitation out of starting conversations about mental health by improving understanding and providing an action plan that teaches people to safely and responsibly identify and address a potential mental illness or emergency situation.

Proven Effectiveness

Studies show the MHFA program reduces social distance created by negative attitudes and perceptions of individuals with mental illness.
Grow your knowledge of signs, symptoms and risk factors of mental illnesses and addictions.
Identify multiple types of professional and self-help resources for individuals with a mental illness or addiction.
Increase your confidence in and likelihood to help an individual in distress.
Show increased mental wellness themselves.
Youth Mental Health Counseling

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance misuse challenges among children and adolescents.

What Mental Health First Aid Covers

  • Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in this age group, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD).
  • Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges. How to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis.
  • How to connect the youth with help.
  • Expanded content on trauma, substance use, self-care and the impact of social media and bullying.

Learning to respond with the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (ALGEE)

Approach for risk of suicide or harm.
Listen nonjudgmentally.
Give reassurance and information.
Encourage appropriate professional help.
Encourage self-help and other support strategies.

Community Services Offered

Community Services Offered

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