Become a certified Adult Mental Health First Aider!

What is a Mental Health First Aider?

A Mental Health First Aider, also called a First Aider, is a person who has successfully completed a Mental Health First Aid training. First Aiders have empathy for people living with mental illness and substance use problems. Their increased mental health literacy enables them to identify risk factors and warning signs for mental health and substance use challenges, confidence to provide strategies to help someone in crisis and non-crisis situations, and knowledge of where to turn for help.

You could be the difference in someone’s hardest moment.

 Learn how to recognize common signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges

 Practice how to approach and support someone in both crisis and non-crisis situations

 Gain confidence in having supportive conversations and connecting people to appropriate professional resources

 Understand how to use the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) to guide your response

 Upcoming training: Friday, May 16th

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

 Location: Matt 25 Hope Center

 Space is limited to 15 participants

 Free to attend | Materials provided

Reserve your spot today! Email JDJones@unitedwayenm.org to sign up today!