Do you know what to do if someone close to you is having a mental health challenge?
We can help you help them in the moment.
Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based program designed to help community members identify and assist in mental health issues that friends, family members, coworkers, or neighbors are experiencing. Updated content includes this virtual model that has 2 hours of self-directed pre-work and then 6 hours of instructor-led Zoom training.
PLEASE NOTE that this is a new format for this training. Rather than one full day, the training has been split into two 4.5 hour sessions:
You must be present on both days and complete the virtual pre-work in order to be certified.
CEUs may be available for some professions in some states, but are not provided by MHA Kentucky.
This course is offered to residents of and employees in Kentucky for $40 and those outside of Kentucky for $50. Course costs have been reduced from the expected rate of $175.
Marcie Timmerman is the instructor for this course, and you will receive emails from her at mtimmerman@mhaky.org. Please add this email to your trusted contacts!
T o apply for a course scholarship, please email mtimmerman@mhaky.org with MHFA SCHOLARSHIP as the subject line. A limited number of scholarships are available from the Department of Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities via SAMHSA.