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Mental Health First Aid for Organizations 

Mental health First Aider
Mental Health First Aid Training

Evidence-Based and Skill-Based Training

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WNY Life Coaching is proud to partner with you to deliver the MHFA certification course from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. MHFA is proven to be effective in training individuals to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders.

The course provides the skills needed to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be approaching or experiencing a mental health, substance use, or emotional crisis.​

 

Similar to physical First Aid and CPR, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, and provides support during non-crisis situations.​​​​

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This training can be taken in  1 day (8 hours) or split into 2 days (4 hours each day).

Training can be held in-person or virtually. 

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Interesed? Please complete the form below and a staff member will contact you.

Feel free to call us with any questions @ 716-560-6552.

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Does This Course Meet OSHA Requirements?  

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​Our Mental Health First Aid training course satisfies OSHA guidelines and includes sections on the causes, signs and symptoms of mental illness, how to respond to a mental health emergency, and debunks common myths. The ​​OSH Act of 1970, Section 5(a)(1), General Duty Clause – “Each employer — (1) shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees; (2) shall comply with occupational safety and health standards promulgated under this Act.” 

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Who Should Take This Online Training?  

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​This course is designed for employees, managers, employers, and supervisors.  

This course is essential for a wide range of professionals who may encounter mental health issues in the workplace or community. Key roles that will benefit include:

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  • Human Resources Professionals

  • Managers and Supervisors

  • Healthcare Workers

  • School Staff and Educators

  • Social Workers

  • First Responders

  • Customer Service Representatives

  • Community and Social Service Workers

  • Occupational Health and Safety Officers

  • Any employee interested in mental health advocacy​​

Adult Mental Health First Aid Certitication

Mental Health First Aid

National Council for Mental Well-being operates Mental Health First Aid in the USA

Adult Course

The adult Mental Health First Aid course is appropriate for anyone age 18 and older who wants to learn how to help a person who may be experiencing a mental health related crisis or problem.

Course Format

You learn by getting involved with the material and relating what you learn to real-life applications. Discussion topics, exercises, and other activities keep you engaged in the course and give you an opportunity to practice helping skills.

Enviroment

One or two certified instructors lead each course and follow a national curriculum and teaching standards, while emphasizing hope for recovery. Classes usually consist of 30 people or less are offered in a respectful, comfortable environment.

Contact Hours

This course is eligible for 7.5 contact hours of continuing education credits. Please seek approval prior to training. 

What You Will Learn

Just as CPR helps you assist an individual having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid 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 men​tal health and addiction concerns, strategies for how to help someone in both crisis and non-crisis situations, and where to tur

Topics Covered

  • Common signs and symptoms of mental illness

  • Common signs and symptoms of substance use

  • How to interact with a person in crisis

  • How to connect the person with help

  • NEW: Expanded content on trauma, addiction and self-care

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The Mental Health First Aid Action Plan ALGEE:

The course will teach you how to apply the ALGEE action plan:

  • Assess for risk of suicide or harm.

  • Listen nonjudgmentally.

  • Give reassurance and information.

  • Encourage appropriate professional help.

  • Encourage self-help and other support strategies.

Mental Health First Aid teaches about recovery and resiliency – the belief that individuals experiencing these challenges can and do get better, and use their strengths to stay well. MHFA Certification, which must be renewed every three years.

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