Adult Mental Health First Aid
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid® is a 7.5 hour skills-based training that teaches people how to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge or crisis in adults ages 18 and over. Participants must be 18+.
Youth Mental Health First Aid® is a 6.5 hour skills-based training that teaches adults how to identify, understand and respond to an adolescent (ages 12-18) who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge or crisis. Participants must be 18+.
These free trainings are sponsored by Missouri’s Department of Mental Health and other sponsors. They are only available to individuals who live or work in Missouri.
Adult MHFA Training for Individuals
Youth MHFA Training for Individuals
April 26 | 8:30 am – 3:30 pm | Virtual: Register For Waitlist Here*
May 23 | 8:30 am – 3:30 pm | Virtual: Register Here*
May 31 | 9:00 am – 5:30 pm | Columbia, MO: Register Here
*Participants must complete 2-hours of self-paced training prior to the course date.
April 26 | 8:30 am – 3:30 pm | Virtual: Register For Waitlist Here*
May 23 | 8:30 am – 3:30 pm | Virtual: Register Here*
May 31 | 9:00 am – 5:30 pm | Columbia, MO: Register Here
*Participants must complete 2-hours of self-paced training prior to the course date.
Can’t find a class that works for you? Click here to join our mailing list, and be the first to learn when we add events. Find additional classes on the National Mental Health First Aid webpage here.
GROUP TRAININGS
Groups of 10 or more
If you have a group of 10 or more participants, our instructors may be able to provide a private course.
Step 1: Review the Guide to Hosting a First Aider Course for important details about course curricula, requirements, and cost.
Step 2: Fill out the Host a Mental Health First Aider Course form. Our team will email you within 3 business days. If you have any additional questions please contact us at info@mhfamissouri.org.
K-12 Public Schools
DESE offers free training for K-12 Public School staff. Request your training date here.