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Mental Health
First Aid
The course will teach you how to apply the ALGEE action plan:
• Assess for risk of suicide or harm
• Listen nonjudgmentally
• Give reassurance and information
• Encourage appropriate professional help
• Encourage self-help and other support strategies
Are you ready to schedule a training?
Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This 8-hour training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care.
Who should take this training?
• Employers
• Police officers
• Hospital staff
• First responders
• Faith leaders
• Community members
• Caring individuals
What does the training cover?
• Common signs and symptoms
of mental illness.
• Common signs and symptoms
of substance use.
• How to interact with a person
in crisis.
• How to connect the person
with help.
• How to administer naloxone in the event of an opioid overdose.
Cost of training:
1-20 trainees: $1,150 | 21-40 trainees: $1,550