Mental Health First Aid
You may know what to do when someone needs CPR or First Aid, but do you also know how to help someone experiencing a panic attack, having suicidal thoughts, or struggling with depression?
Mental Health First Aid is a FREE course you can take to become a certified Mental Health First Aider in just one day. This class is for individuals ages 18 and over to learn how to help other adults (Adult Mental Health First Aid) or to help adults working with young people (Youth Mental Health First Aid). These courses can be offered in-person or virtually, in English.
As you take this course, you will learn how to recognize that someone is struggling, and specific skills for how to help, including the ALGEE action plan. Take a look at our events calendar tab to register for upcoming classes, or contact us to schedule a private training for your group.
For more information and/or to discuss other opportunities and services contact the Mental Health First Aid Director: Elizabeth Greene via email at [email protected]
Topics You'll Learn:
- Identify
- Approach
- Respond
Services Offered Through the Mental Health First Aid Program
- Adult Mental Health First Aid Certification: An 8 hour course offered free of charge once a month at a Family Place location, provided for both community groups and corporations, with classes offered in English and Spanish.
- Attend health fairs, conventions, and events with table to talk about the program to attendees
- Provide short presentations to groups about program with topics of Mental Health First Aid
- Provide and participate in Mental Health Awareness events
Mental Health Resources
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 1.800.273.TALK (8255) 24/7 line for suicide intervention
- Safe UT App: Free downloadable app to instant message and communicate with, provide tips relating to suicide and suicide intervention
- Stabilization and Mobile Response (SMR): Crisis intervention for 21 and younger in the home. 1.833.SAFE.FAM (723.3326)
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): 435.787.4165
- Bear River Mental Health: 435.752.0750
- Community Directory for Cache County
- Mental Health First Aid
- Maternal Mental Health Hotline The hotline is accessible by phone or text at 1-833-9-HELP4MOMS (1-833-943-5746)in English and Spanish. TTY Users can use a preferred relay service or dial 711 and then 1-833-943-5746.
1 in 5
Adults and teens live with a mental illness
3rd Leading Cause
Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death in people ages 10-24
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