Mental Health First Aid Training - Fall 2022

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 14:35:46 -0400

We are excited to offer VIRTUAL MHFA training sessions for UMBC staff and faculty!

Dates currently available to register for are:

Wednesday, October 26, 2022 - 9 am- 4:30 pm

Wednesday, November 16, 2022 - 9 am - 4:30 pm

Friday, December 2, 2022 - 9 am - 4:30 pm

Mental Health First Aid is a 1-day skills-based training course designed to teach members of the UMBC community how to recognize signs of a mental health or substance use disorders, identify community resources and link people in crisis to the proper resources. The evidence behind the program shows that people feel more comfortable managing a crisis situation and that it builds mental health literacy - helping the UMBC community identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health challenges.

The course will consist of a 2-hour self-paced introduction course online, followed by a 6-hour virtual skills session with live Mental Health First Aid instructors. You will learn a 5-step action plan and practice applying it throughout the skills section of the course.

You must register NO LATER than one week prior to the date of training. You will need a few days to be loaded into the Learning Management system and then to take the self-paced portion of the training BEFORE your live session. We will drop off a MHFA training manual to your office.

If we receive more people then we can train this time, we will keep you on a waiting list. Please remember, if you register to participate, you are committing to complete the self-paced modules AND attend the FULL 7 hours of live skills practice. Participants will receive a certificate marking their certification in Mental Health First Aid. This certification is active for 3 years and can be a great addition to your resume.

For more information, email mentalhealthfirstaid@umbc.edu or contact the Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs (410-455-2393).