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Adult Mental Health First Aid Training
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Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an evidence-based training that teaches individuals how to identify, understand, and respond to mental health and substance use challenges. This course provides essential skills to recognize warning signs, offer initial support, and connect individuals to professional care when needed.
On average
130
people die by
suicide every day.
Source: American Foundation
for Suicide Prevention
From 1999 to 2019,
841,000
people died from
drug overdoses.
Source: Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention
Nearly
1 IN 5
in the U.S. lives
with a mental illness.
Source: National Institute
of Mental Health
How Mental Health First Aid for Adults Can Help
Addresses common mental health concerns encountered by adults.
Reduces stigma.
Teaches strategies for family members, friends and peers to recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health or substance use challenges and offer support.
Offers self-help strategies for staying mentally well.
WHO NEEDS TO KNOW ADULT MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
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EMPLOYERS
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POLICE OFFICERS
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HOSPITAL
STAFF
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FIRST RESPONDERS
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CARING INDIVIDUALS
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
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To be eligible, participants must reside, work, or volunteer in Cape May County.
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Registration is required and must be completed at least two days before the training date.
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For virtual training, participants must use a device with a working camera and microphone and have a stable internet connection.
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Active participation throughout the training is required.
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Two hours of online pre-work (sent by the instructor after registration) must be completed before the scheduled training date.
TRAINING DETAILS
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The training is about 6 hours long, not including the 2 hours of pre-work requirement prior to the training date.
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Upon successful completion of the training, participants will receive a certificate valid for 3 years from the training date.
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In-person training is available in addition to virtual training (held via Zoom). Please use the contact button below to request in-person training for your business/organization.
UPCOMING ADULT MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING
Cape Assist fundraiser
thursday, september 25, 2025
