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Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in adults.
Adult Mental Health First Aid classes are ONLY for Vermont residents, FREE online class, Sponsored by VT Care Partners
Registering for this training commits you to 2 hours of online pre-work and 4 hours of live Zoom instruction. Please do not register if you think you will be unable to complete both components.
This 6-hour training gives adults the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to either children and adolescents (ages 6-18) or other adults (18+) who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care.
By recognizing signs of mental health distress and knowing how to communicate with individuals experiencing these scary moments, we can be part of an immensely impactful early intervention effort. If we identify problems early, we increase the chances people get the help they need as soon as possible.
Course Objectives
The Blended Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Course (2–hour self-paced; 4 hours in-person) focuses on recognizing the patterns of thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and appearance that show there might be a mental health challenge. Participants are taught an action plan that they apply to non-crisis and crisis situations. By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Describe the purpose of MHFA and the role of the First Aider.
Recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health challenges.
Explain the impact of traumatic experiences and the role of resilience.
Apply the appropriate steps of the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) to non-crisis situations.
Apply the appropriate steps of the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) to crisis situations.
Choose appropriate methods for self-care following the application of MHFA
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Each Session Includes
2 hours self-paced course / 4-5 hours Live Zoom call
3 year certification (similar to CPR)
Follow-up support on this everlasting journey of mental wellness
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) History
MHFA was created in Australia in 2000 by Betty Kitchener, an educator and mental health consumer, and Professor Tony Jorm, a mental health researcher. In 2008, the National Council, the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and the Missouri Department of Mental Health brought MHFA to the United States. The courses are designed to teach people how to approach, assess, and assist a person who may be in the early stages of developing a mental health challenge or in a mental health crisis.
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