Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
What Is MHFA?
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.
Just like certification for CPR or first aid, MHFA allows participants to receive a certification in Mental Health First Aid training.
Who Can Attend?
Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis to Dallas College employees and students ages 18 and up who are out of high school. In total, there are 20 spots available per date/class, and we offer in-person or online training events.
How Can I Prepare?
Participants are required to complete a two-hour self-study before attending training.
After the registration deadline, Kim Samples at the North Texas Behavioral Health Authority (NTBHA) will email registrants additional information on how to complete the self-study before attending training and receiving their certification. A Webex link for virtual training and the location for in-person training will be provided via email.
For questions, contact: Counseling@DallasCollege.edu
Upcoming Training Sessions
*For faculty/staff who would like to request a training date not listed above, with a minimum of 10 participants and a maximum of 20, please contact Alan Knox or Rachel Estrada.
Thank you for your interest in attending an upcoming Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training at Dallas College to become officially MHFA trained and certified.
If a class is canceled or you need to find other course offerings, please visit MentalHealthFirstAid.org.