Mental Health First Aid Training

Among the many services provided by our partners in the behavioral health field is a program called Mental Health First Aid Training. 

"Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour course that gives people the skills to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The evidence behind the program demonstrates that it does build mental health literacy, helping the public identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness."

In the United States, this evidence-based program is coordinated by the National Council for Behavioral Health operates in partnership with the Missouri Department of Mental Health.

Two of our partner organizations are certified to conduct both Adult and Youth Mental Health First Aid training programs. This winter, both will be hosting training sessions sponsored by the Long Island Health Collaborative / Long Island Population Health Improvement Program.

Upcoming Mental Health First Aid Trainings

WHEN	WHERE	REGISTRATION	TAUGHT BY
Thursday, December 14, 2017	Long Island Health Collaborative  Hauppauge, NY	Limited seats, to register  CLICK HERE	The Association for Mental Health and Wellness
Pt 1: Monday, January 29, 2018  Pt 2: Monday, February 5, 2018	MHA Nassau  Hempstead, NY	Limited seats, to register   CLICK HERE	The Mental Health Association of Nassau County

Learn more about our partners hosting these trainings - 

As the local Suffolk County chapter of Mental Health America and of the Mental Health Association of New York State, it is the Association for Mental Health and Wellness' mission to drive evidence-based practices, information, education, and resources to the residents of Suffolk County.

They believe mental health is as important as physical health, and it is their goal to ensure that all local needs and voices are heard and recognized by government leaders, the business community, advocacy groups, and educational organizations in the region.

Since its founding in 1953, the MHA has advocated for the needs of adults and children with psychiatric and emotional difficulties.  This priority has guided their mission for over five decades and led them to develop concrete rehabilitation services that benefit adults and children with psychiatric disabilities.

To serve this often-neglected population, they focus on educating the community-at-large and assisting people in receiving the services they need.