What is Mental Health First Aid?
You are more likely to encounter someone — a friend, family member, coworker, neighbor, or member of the community — in an emotional or mental crisis than someone having a heart attack. 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. Anyone can take the 8-hour Mental Health First Aid course — first responders, students, teachers, leaders of faith communities, human resources professionals, and caring citizens. Sometimes, the best first aid is you. Take the course, save a life, strengthen your community.
Upcoming Mental Health First Aid Trainings:
Hosted at BGSU:
October 3 & 10, 2024 from 9:30am to 12:30pm**
November 15, 2024 from 9:00am to 3:15pm**
December 19, 2024 from 9:00am to 5:30pm (higher education module)
January 9 & 10, 2025 from 9:00am to 12:15pm (virtual)**
**Must finish pre-work prior to the start of the course, must attend both dates if two are listed