What is Mental Health First Aid?
Mental Health First Aid is a nationally-recognized course that teaches participants how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use issues. The training gives participants the skills you need to reach out, provide initial help, and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis. Learn more about the session offered.
Please contact Renee Boelcke with questions.
Who should attend Mental Health First Aid?
Mental Health First Aiders are people who wants to make their community healthier, happier, and safer for all. At K, Mental Health First Aiders are colleagues, direct reports, and supervisors.
Did you know?
More than 4 million people across the United States have been trained in Mental Health First Aid by a dedicated base of more than 15,000 Instructors.
When will the next session be offered?
Friday, February 14, 2025
9:00am – 3:30pm
Includes 30-minute break
Library, Room 308
Registration closes on January 31, 2025
More Details
A certified trainer from Integrated Services of Kalamazoo will facilitate Mental Health First Aid training for faculty and staff. Registrants will receive an instructional email to complete the prework and to attend their course. Each session requires a minimum of 10 attendees and is limited to the first 24 registrants. Registrations in excess of 24 will be placed on a wait list on a first-come, first served basis.
Situations Covered
When you take a course, you learn how to apply the Mental Health First Aid action plan in a variety of situations, including when someone is experiencing:
- Panic attacks
- Suicidal thoughts or behaviors
- Nonsuicidal self-injury
- Overdose or withdrawal from alcohol or drug use
- Reaction to a traumatic event
The opportunity to practice — through role plays, scenarios, and activities — makes it easier to apply these skills in a real-life situation.