Adult Mental Health First Aid Training
Aug 20, 2025

Start time:

09:00 AM

End time:

04:30 PM
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This training takes place in Lansing, MI and will be co-hosted with Mental Health Association in Michigan (MHAM).
Training lasts 7 hours 30 minutes

What is Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)?

Mental Health First Aid is the initial help given to a person showing symptoms of mental illness or in a mental health crisis (severe depression, psychosis, panic attack, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, etc.) until appropriate professional or other help, including peer and family support, can be engaged.

This is a 7.5 hour skills-based training course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults.

 

Mental Health First Aid training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial assistance and support to an individual who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.

 

Mental Health First Aid takes the fear and hesitation out of starting conversations about mental health and substance use challenges by improving understanding and providing an action plan to safely identify and respond to a potential mental illness or substance use challenge.

 

MHFA participants will learn about the role of a Mental Health First Aider, Common Mental Disorders in the Unites States, Signs and Symptoms, MHFA Action Plan, and Self-Care.

 

AFTER THE COURSE, YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:

  • Recognize common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges.
  • Recognize common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges.
  • Understand how to interact with a person in crisis.
  • Know how to connect a person with help.
  • Use self-care tools and techniques.


Training Expectations

Cost: $17.95

Location: This class takes place in-person at Consumers Credit Union Event Space - 6935 S. Cedar Street, Lansing, MI 48911.

 

Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early. If you join more than 10 minutes after the training start time, you will not receive credit for the course.

 

There is a lunch break and two additional breaks scheduled. Jimmy Johns will be provided for lunch. You are more than welcome to bring your own lunch/snacks as well. Coffee and water is provided.

 

CLICK HERE to register for this event or USE GREEN BUTTON BELOW TO REGISTER.
 

 

*THIS EVENT HAS BEEN SUBMITTED TO MCBAP AS A RELATED ACTIVITY FOR 6.5 CONTACT HOURS.

 

  • This training is conducted by a Hope Network employee who is also certified USA Mental Health First Aid Instructors from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.
  • This training is supported by a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Zero Suicide Grant.


Virtual and in-person trainings available upon request. To schedule a private training for your organization, please contact mhfa@hopenetwork.org.