What to expect:
Types of Trainings:
map and MHFA Trainings
Adult Mental Health First Aid
Family members, friends and peers will learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health or substance use challenges. This training will equip participants to respond appropriately, give support, and when to offer resources.
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Parents of teens, professionals and community volunteers who serve adolescents, (ages 12-18) will learn the unique risk factors, and identify the warning signs of a mental health crisis in a young person, how to navigate a mental health conversation, and take appropriate actions.
MHFA Trainings for Community specific audiences
Fire/EMS Mental Health
Firefighters and EMS personnel will learn the risk and protective factors specific to the Fire/EMS community. This training equips Fire/EMS professionals to apply the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (ALGEE) in relevant scenarios.
Officer Mental Health
Public safety personnel learn early mental health and substance abuse intervention skills to assist and support their peers or individuals they encounter in the field. This training promotes open dialogue, reduces stigma ,and encourages public safety professionals to seek support when needed.
View MAP Presentations available for a deeper dive into various mental health topics and substance abuse recovery.