This training has been incredibly interactive and informative. I’ve learned a lot about how to recognize and respond to individuals who may be facing mental health challenges. I believe it will inspire many others as well. The instructors were experienced and patient, and I truly appreciate the opportunity to participate in this training! I recommend more people can join this.

In my career, I have received similar training to assist public education students and staff. The Family Place provided the most up-to-date training with acceptable verbiage. In my current position, I am the contact for students needing/asking for assistance with mental health. It has been helpful in navigating conversations with them both personally, or as discussions have come up amongst peers.

I survived an intentional overdose as a teenager, and the only reason I survived is because someone took the time and effort to assess further. Being worried about how someone might react to getting help can literally be the difference between life and death.

After years and years of seeing my dad struggle with his childhood trauma, he is finally in therapy to treat the trauma. I asked him what encouraged him to go and he said it was taking the MHFA class. He realized that if he wants to be the best support to his kids and grandkids, he needed to address his mental health challenge first. I am so grateful for this amazing class and how much it helped my dad. It feels like he’s becoming a whole new person and so much happier!