Nearly one in five people in the US live with a mental illness. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. You’ll learn how to assess for risk of suicide or harm, listen nonjudgmentally, give reassurance and information, and how to encourage seeking appropriate professional help, self-help, and other support strategies.

This training is offered in a blended setting: two hours of online pre-work followed by a six-hour in-person day on October 14. Once the training is complete, you will receive a certificate that is valid for three years.

This training is open to the public. The registration fee for community members is $25, which can be paid by cash or check at the event. The cost for students, faculty, and staff is covered by the College.

If you’re interested in the training, please email Director of Counseling Services Adri Digirolamo at adigirolamo@northland.edu.