Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a skills-based training course that teaches participants how to safely and responsibly identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses, substance use disorders and someone experiencing a crisis. MHFA teaches about recovery and resiliency – the belief that individuals experiencing these challenges can and do get better, and use their strengths to stay well. Once completed, participants will take a comprehension exam and receive a nationally recognized certification as a Mental Health First Aider. Training content and instructor certification provided by the
UMB students will be trained for free with the assistance of a donor gift, given to the SCC.