Do you want to find ways to better identify when someone is struggling and how to get help?

Become certified in Mental Health First Aid and learn skills, resources and knowledge to help an individual in crisis connect with appropriate professional, peer, social, and self-help care!

Mental Health First Aid is an interactive eight hour course that presents an overview of mental illness and substance use disorders in the U.S. and introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems, builds understanding of their impact, and overviews common treatments.

The curriculum includes access to a two hour self-paced course, and a six hour live, interactive in person session led by certified Mental Health First Aid Instructors. You can expect to receive communications about the two hour self-paced course approximately 2 weeks before the course start date.

To attend a class you must:

• Complete the self-paced course prior to the scheduled virtual class

• A valid email address in order to receive materials and log in

This course is designed for anyone who would like to make their community a healthier, happier and safer place for all. Mental Health First Aid is for everyone—from neighbors, parents, friends, veterans, first responders, people in recovery, and community leaders.

Please note, we have waived the deposit for this course, so please make arrangements well ahead of time that enable your attendance. The deposit allows us to cover costs of materials and other resources to make these trainings possible. If something unexpected comes up and you are unable to make class, please contact Sarah Bass at sarahgr@jcmh.org as soon as possible.

Class registration closes on 5/29/2023, so sign up now!

Need accessibility? Contact Accessibility Services at 303-914-6733 or access@rrcc.edu (link sends e-mail) (link sends e-mail) (link sends e-mail) at least one week prior to the event to request disability accommodations.