MHFA - Mental Health First Aid Program

Get ready to learn how to support friends and family with mental health challenges in this hands-on training!

Join us for an engaging, in-person Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training. This interactive course will equip you with practical skills to recognize when someone may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge and how to offer meaningful initial support.

Whether you’re supporting a friend, family member, colleague, or community member, this training will build your confidence and capacity to respond with care.

In this training, you will learn how to:

• Recognize common signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges
• Respond effectively to someone experiencing a crisis
• Connect individuals to appropriate professional and community resources
• Help reduce stigma surrounding mental health challenges

Upon successful completion, you will receive an MHFA certification valid for three years.

The training includes one 30-minute lunch break and two 15-minute breaks. Please note that lunch will not be provided—participants are encouraged to bring their own.

We look forward to learning with you!

If you have questions about this specific training, please reach out to Mira Ramsingh at mira.ramsingh@dshs.wa.gov.