Mental Health First Aid is a class for adults who interact with other adults.  It is a skills-based training that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. 

Date/Time: June 24, 2025, 9:00am-3:30pm

Target audience: Adults who work & interact with other adults

Prerequisite: 2 hours of self-paced online prework must be completed prior to class

Cost: Free & provided lunch

Class size max: 30

CEU: 7.5 clock hours 

Offered and hosted by: 2B CONTINUED

Funded by: Meeker County Suicide Coalition through a Grant by MDH. 

By the end of the course, participants will be able to: 

• Describe the purpose of Mental Health First Aid and the role of the Mental Health First Aider.
• Identify the impact of mental health challenges on the well-being of adults in the U.S.
• Explain that recovery from a mental health challenge is possible.
• Describe the principles of safety and privacy for both the Mental Health First Aider and the person receiving first aid.
• Explain the 5 steps of the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (ALGEE).
• Recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health challenges that may impact adults.
• Evaluate the impact of early intervention on mental health challenges.
• Apply the appropriate steps of the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (ALGEE) when a person shows early signs of a mental health challenge.
• Apply the appropriate steps of the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (ALGEE) when a person shows worsening signs of a mental health challenge.
• Apply the appropriate steps of the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan (ALGEE) to crisis situations.
• Choose appropriate methods for self-care following the application of Mental Health First Aid in a crisis or non-crisis situation.