Mental Health First Aid training helps a person with no clinical training assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge or crisis. Participants are introduced to risk factors and warning signs, engage in experiential activities, discuss relevant professional and self-help resources, and learn a five-step strategy to provide support. Mental Health First Aid for Higher Education provides tailored content for members of the higher education community.

This training is scheduled for 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9, at the UMC.