What you will learn

  • Recognize a crisis

    50% of adults don’t know when a mental health situation is serious enough to step in. Learn the signs and symptoms of a developing crisis.

  • Develop a toolkit

    Reduce stigma. Learn strategies for self-care. Practice talking about hard topics. Grow in your confidence to get involved.

  • Plan for action

    40% of adults don’t know how to help a loved one with their mental health. Learn our MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) to be the one who does.

Who should sign up?

More than half of Americans will be diagnosed with a mental health or substance use challenge in their life. Be ready to help a friend, family member or neighbor with MHFA's evidence-based, nationally recognized training.

  • Ministry leaders seeking crisis intervention and referral skills in their pastoral counseling toolkit

  • Church members with a heart for people struggling with addiction, depression, grief, and more

  • Anyone who feels helpless or uncertain about supporting family, friends, and neighbors with mental well-being

About the course

Brought to you by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing

    1. What you should know about Mental Health First Aid

    1. LIVE on Zoom on Sat, May 30

    2. Zoom link for Sat, May 30

About this course

  • $35.00
  • Online training
  • Sat, May 30
  • 10:30a - 5:00p ET | 7:30a - 2:00p PT

Meet your trainer

Sarah Macy

Trainer

Sarah Macy is the Assistant Director at Camp Grotonwood, a ministry of The American Baptist Churches of Massachusetts (TABCOM). She has a BS in Psychology and an MA in Disability Studies, as well as certifications in Mental Health First Aid and behavior management. Drawing on 10 years of experience working with/for people with disabilities, neurodiversities, and mental health challenges, Sarah is passionate about social justice and inclusion. Her advocacy work is rooted in her own lived experience and family history. Outside of her professional role, she enjoys cooking vegetarian food, crafting, and sipping coffee with friends.

Change lives for the better

6.2M people don’t get treatment for their mental health, and many don’t know where to start. Become the one who knows how to guide them to professional help.