Mental Health First Aid

Someone you know could be experiencing a mental illness or crisis. You can help them.

Become a certified Mental Health First Aider!

You are more likely to encounter someone — friend, family member, coworker, neighbor, or member of the community — in an emotional or mental crisis than someone having a heart attack. Mental Health First Aid teaches a 5-step action plan to offer initial help to people with the signs and symptoms of a mental illness or in a crisis, and connect them with the appropriate professional, peer, social, or self-help care. Anyone can take the Mental Health First Aid course — first responders, students, teachers, leaders of faith communities, human resources professionals, and caring citizens.

The adult Virtual Mental Health First Aid course is appropriate for anyone who wants to learn how to help an individual who may be experiencing a mental health crisis or concern.

SOMETIMES, THE BEST FIRST AID IS YOU. Take the course, save a life, strengthen your community.

This vital training is accessible to those working, volunteering or living in Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga or Schenectady counties. Whether you are in healthcare, behavioral health, veterinary offices, community health, human services or relevant nonprofits in any capacity - this training is for you!

Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based and early intervention training program developed for adults to learn how to assist and support members of their community who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. This training teaches participants a 5-step action plan to offer initial help to people with early or worsening signs and symptoms of a mental illness or in a crisis.

The training will take place at the Community Life Support Center at 165 Main Street, Schaghticoke, NY 12154 on June 5, 2025. Registration and light refreshments will be served from 8:30 am-9:00 am, with the training taking place from 9:00 am-4:30 pm. Lunch will be provided.

Seats are limited to 30 participants.