About Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based, eight-hour mental health training for laypeople. It teaches participants around the world the signs and symptoms of mental health challenges or crisis, what to do in an emergency, and where to turn for help. Those who take the course to certify as Mental Health First Aiders learn a five-step action plan encompassing the skills, resources and knowledge to help an individual in crisis connect with appropriate professional, peer, social, and self-help care.

Mental Health First Aid can benefit a variety of audiences and key professions, including employers and business leaders, faith communities, school personnel and educators, state police and corrections officers, nursing home staff and others. To read about how it helped one local law enforcement professional, click here.

To register for a community MHFA class

In tandem with AspenPointe, NAMI offers one free Mental Health First Aid class to community members each month. Class size is limited, and REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. To find upcoming class dates, and to register, visit mhfaco.org/findclass. For more information, call 719.473.8477 or email info@namicos.org.

To arrange for a private MHFA class

We are thrilled to bring Mental Health First Aid training directly to businesses, nonprofit organizations, community groups and others. Call 719.473.8477 or email NAMI's Emily Brady.