Most of us would know how to help if we saw someone having a heart attack — we’d start CPR, or at the very least call 911. But too few of us would know how to respond if we saw someone having a panic attack or if we were concerned that a friend or coworker might be showing signs of alcohol use disorder.

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Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an evidence-based training program offered by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. MHFA teaches individuals how to recognize signs of mental health challenges and provide initial support, similar to how physical first aid helps with injuries. It equips people with the skills to approach, assess, and assist someone experiencing a mental health crisis or developing a mental health challenge until professional help is available. 

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Our Task Force is fortunate to have co-chairs that are Mental Health First Aid trainers for Dare County.

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Training opportunities can be scheduled for any type of groups for little to no cost.

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• Virtual: First Aiders will complete a 2-hour self-paced online class, and then participate in a 5.5 hour instructor led videoconference.

• Blended Learning: After completing a 2-hour self-paced class online, First Aiders will participate in a 5.5-hour, in-person, instructor led class.

• In-person: First Aiders will receive their training as an 8-hour, instructor led, in-person course.