About Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.

Adult Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid for Adults teaches people how to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges in adults ages 18 and older, how to offer and provide initial help, and how to guide a person toward appropriate care if necessary.

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis.

Upcoming Adult Mental Health First Aid Trainings

Hosted at NAMI Wood County:

Friday, October 17, 2025 - For Veterans, Military, and their Families

9:00am - 5:00pm // NAMI Wood County

Hosted at BGSU:

Friday, November 7, 2025

9:00am - 3:15pm // Bowen Thompson Student Union (BTSU) Room 315

Thursday, December 18, 2025

9:00am - 3:15pm // Bowen Thompson Student Union (BTSU) Room 315

Register for a training with BGSU by clicking here!

Upcoming Youth Mental Health First Aid Trainings

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 from 9:00am - 5:00pm // Location TBD

Friday, October 10, 2025 from 9:00am - 5:00pm // Location TBD

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 from 9:00am - 5:00pm // BGSU Education Bldg Rm 213A

Register for Trainings Using the Form Below!

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Mental Health First Aid teaches a 5-step action plan to offer initial help to people with the signs and symptoms of a mental illness or in a crisis, and connect them with the appropriate professional, peer, social, or self-help care. Take the course, save a life, strengthen your community.

Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis.

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