Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid

In a world where mental health is as crucial as physical well-being, being equipped with the tools to offer support can be a game-changer. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is not just a program; it's a transformative experience that empowers individuals to be the first line of defense in the face of mental health challenges.

What is Mental Health First Aid?

MHFA is an evidence-based public education program designed to impart invaluable skills for assisting someone in the midst of a mental health crisis. It goes beyond awareness, focusing on practical techniques that can bridge the gap until professional help arrives.

Imagine the impact if responding to a mental health crisis becomes as commonplace as administering CPR during a cardiac emergency.

Key Outcomes of MHFA Training

  • 94% of participants actively use their MHFA skills post-training.
  • Participants apply these skills 3.2 times on average after completing the program.
  • 80% of participants rated the training as “extremely valuable,” citing improved communication, listening, and crisis de-escalation skills.

As one participant noted, “This training gave me the tools to help others and break the stigma around mental health.”

Who Can Benefit?

MHFA is for everyone—educators, corporate leaders, healthcare professionals, community volunteers, and concerned citizens. Together, we can create a community where support is universal, breaking down stigmas and fostering understanding.

Why MHFA Training?

Did you know you're statistically more likely to encounter someone facing a mental health crisis than someone having a heart attack? MHFA training teaches you how to recognize warning signs, communicate effectively, and connect those in need with professional help.

Join us in this transformative journey to foster communities that understand, support, and uplift one another.

MHFA Training Classes

Join our MHFA training classes open to the public. For a nominal fee, you can embark on a journey that enriches your knowledge and equips you to make a positive impact in your community.

Mental Health First Aid Talk Show

The Mental Health First Aid talk show is a pre-recorded 30-minute series discussing behavioral health topics and solutions. Learn more through our YouTube series.

MHFA Consortium Instructors

Our team at Linden Oaks Behavioral Health was among the first in the Midwest to receive specialized training to teach Mental Health First Aid. Our mission is to make responding to a mental health crisis as commonplace as administering CPR.

Interested in becoming an MHFA instructor? Visit the Mental Health First Aid website or contact us at 630-646-5158 or mhfa@eehealth.org.