Mental Health First Aid Training

Interested in becoming certified in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)? An upcoming training session is now open for registration.

Training Dates (attendance required for both to complete the training):

Day 1 - Friday, September 25

• 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
•  HR Collaboration Space, Third Floor, Old Ivy Hall (2420 Old Ivy Road)

Day 2 - Monday, September 28

• 12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• HR Collaboration Space, Third Floor, Old Ivy Hall (2420 Old Ivy Road)

To register—or to be added to the list for a future session if you cannot attend—please email mbs5n@virginia.edu.

About the Training

• Total of 8 hours over two sessions

• Certification lasts three years

• Over 100 employees trained in the past two years

Why Mental Health First Aid?

Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based training that teaches participants how to recognize, understand, and respond to signs of mental health or substance use challenges. Through this training, you will learn how to:

• Identify common signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use concerns
• Provide initial support to someone who may be struggling
• Connect individuals with appropriate professional, peer, social, or self-help resources
• Respond with confidence and compassion in a variety of situations

Mental Health First Aiders serve as an important link between individuals experiencing mental health or substance use challenges and the support and resources they need.

We hope you will consider joining us for this valuable training opportunity.

Be the difference. Become a Mental Health First Aider.