Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.
The National Council for Behavioral Health was instrumental in bringing Mental Health First Aid to the USA. To date, more than 700,000 individuals have been trained by more than 10,000 instructors. In 2014, the National Council merged with the State Associations of Addiction Services (SAAS). To learn more about the National Council, visit www.thenationalcouncil.org
