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Mental Health First Aid

An evidence-based course in noticing a mental health or substance use crisis, and acting until professional help arrives.

First Aid, For The Part Nobody Can See

Most people know what to do if someone collapses in front of them. Far fewer know what to do when someone is in the middle of a panic attack, a depressive episode, or a substance use crisis. Mental Health First Aid closes that gap.

The course teaches a practical action plan: how to recognize the warning signs, how to open a conversation without making things worse, how to listen without judgment, and how to connect someone to professional help and self-help resources.

Mental Health First Aid is a program of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Northern WV AHEC delivers this training through the Healthy Minds Alliance. Donna Rollyson is certified to teach all three curricula.

Bring This Training to Your Organization

A Mental Health First Aid display at the Expo, staffed and stocked with take-away information for students.
Mental Health First Aid materials at the Health Careers and College Expo.

Choose The Course That Matches Who You Help

Adult

For anyone supporting adults — employers, faith leaders, first responders, family members, coworkers.

Youth

For adults who work with young people: teachers, coaches, school staff, youth workers and parents.

Teen

For teenagers themselves, teaching them how to support a friend and when to bring in a trusted adult.

Program Guides

Read each guide as an accessible web page or retain the original print-layout PDF flyer.

Bring This Training to Your Organization

Courses are scheduled with schools, employers, community groups and agencies across our service area. Donna will help you decide which curriculum fits and what a session would look like for your group.

Phone

912-398-3244

Best if you would rather talk it through, or need a date quickly.

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