Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an evidence-based certificate training that teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use concerns. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.

Approximately one in five Americans experience a mental illness or mental health concern in a single year, but many are reluctant to seek help or don’t know where to turn for care. Unlike physical conditions, symptoms of mental health and substance use problems can be difficult to detect. Friends and family members may find it hard to know when and how to step in. As a result, those in need of mental health services often do not receive care until it is too late.


The University of Wyoming Campus Recreation & Wellness Center offers Adult MHFA Training for students, staff, faculty, and general UW community members at no cost! We offer the training in a blended format, meaning there is a 2-hour online self-paced portion followed by a 7-hour in-person training. Each training is facilitated by 2 certified MHFA Instructors. Individuals have the option of signing up for one of the many public training opportunities, or they can request private training for groups/departments.

 

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Public MHFA Training OPPORTUNITIES

  • Throughout the fall and spring semester, the Wellness Center offers 2 training opportunities per month--one full-day session and two half-day sessions.
  • Full-day session:
    • The 7-hour in-person training takes place in one day and usually occurs on a Saturday or semester break days.
  • Two half-day sessions:
    • The 7-hour in-person training takes place over the cours of two days and consists of 3.5 hours of training each day. These will take place either in the morning or evening on both days. Participants must attend both days in full to complete the training.

 

Private MHFA Training Opportunities

  • Groups of 20 or more may request private MHFA training for their working group/department. Groups that consist of any less than 20 should register for one of the public training opportunities. 
  • If you have any questions, please contact the Wellness Center at wellness@uwyo.edu or 307-766-WELL (9355).

 

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