Mental Health / First Aid

FREE 8-hour courses

Offered in partnership with the Carroll County Health Department

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

• You are more likely to encounter someone — a friend, family member, coworker, neighbor or member of the community — in an emotional or mental crisis than someone having a heart attack.
• Learn 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 course: first responders, students, teachers, leaders of faith communities, human resources professionals and caring citizens.

Sometimes, the best first aid is you. 

All classes are free and held on campus. Registration is required.

Mental Health First Aid

A person you know could be experiencing a mental health or substance use problem. Learn a five-step action plan to help. You are more likely to encounter someone in an emotional or mental crisis than someone having a heart attack. Learn how to help a friend, family member, coworker or neighbor in need. Get trained in Mental Health First Aid. Take a course. Save a life. Strengthen your community.

# AHE-291

A1 – Wednesday & Thursday, July 10 & 11 | 12 – 4:30 p.m.

A2 – Wednesday, Sept. 18 | 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

B2 – Thursday & Friday, Oct. 10 & 11 | 12 – 4:30 p.m.

C2 – Thursday & Friday, Dec. 5 & 6 | 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Youth Mental Health First Aid

A young person you know could be experiencing a mental health or substance use problem. Learn a five-step action plan to help. Anyone 18 years or older can take Youth Mental Health First Aid, but it is recommended for those who regularly have contact with young people ages 12-18 such as teachers, coaches, social workers, faith leaders and other caring citizens. Take a course. Save a life. Strengthen your community.

# AHE-292

A1 – Thursday & Friday, Aug. 8 & 9 | 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

A2 – Tuesday & Wednesday, Nov. 19 & 20 | 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.