Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an 8-hour course that provides participants the skills needed to help someone who is experiencing a mental health crisis, including substance abuse, depression, anxiety, suicide, and psychosis.

We offer each 8-hour course to staff at community- and faith-based organizations and to the general public. Courses are available in Spanish and English, and are offered in-person and via Zoom. Please contact 310-514-5483 if you are interested in attending a free, 8-hour MHFA training or bringing a training to staff at your worksite.

Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) courses teach adult learners how to assist fellow adults, while Youth MHFA courses teach adult learners how to assist adolescents between the ages of 12 and 18. These courses are available completely in-person through an Instructor-led training, partially in-person (called Blended In-person) or completely ...

Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based, early-intervention course that teaches participants about mental health and substance use challenges. Courses Bring Mental Health First Aid to your community today.

The drop-down menu items below provide information on upcoming training events and training programs available throughout Los Angeles County. Please visit periodically as resources on this page are updated on a regular basis.

Cal State LA is proud to offer Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training for students, faculty, and staff at Cal State LA. Participants learn risk factors and warning signs of serious and developing mental health challenges, how to talk with a person who might be experiencing a mental health challenge, and strategies to help identify the next ...

Anyone can take the 8- hour Mental Health First Aid course — first responders, students, teachers, leaders of faith communities, human resources professionals, and caring citizens. If interested in scheduling Mental Health First Aid training, please complete information below and email the form to . [email protected].

“Just as CPR helps you assist an individual having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use-related crisis. In the Mental Health First Aid course, you learn risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns, strategies for how to help someone in ...

MHALA offers a broad range of training and workforce development opportunities for professionals and students in the mental health field. We train entry-level mental health workers, enhance the skills of professionals currently working in the field, and teach about instruments that measure recovery.