For the rural community and those who serve them

LEARN HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY AND NEIGHBORS

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental
health and substance use challenges among adults
You’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to those who are
struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support.

AFTER THE COURSE, YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:

•Recognize common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges
•Recognize common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges.
•Understand how to interact with a person in crisis
•Know how to connect a person with help
•Use self-care tools and techniques.

UPCOMING VIRTUAL TRAININGS:

First Aiders will complete a 2-hour, self-paced online class, and then participate in a 6.5-hour,
Instructor-led Zoom Meeting either all in one day or split into 2 days. Limited to 30 adults.
1 day trainings start at 9am and end at 3:30pm
•May 17th 9AM-3:30PM
•July 17th 9AM-3:30PM
2 day trainings start at 12:30 & end at 3:30PM
•July 9th & 10th 12:30-3:30 PM
•July 23rd and 24th 12:30-3:30 PM
Please contact jenniferpark@wisc.edu for questions