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AHECWW offers Mental Health First Aid trainings for professionals and community members throughout western Washington. We have Certified Instructors on staff and teach Adult, Youth and Teen Mental Health First Aid.
Why Mental Health First Aid?
- Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to a potential mental health or substance use challenge.
- 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.
- MHFA is an evidence-based public education and prevention tool – it improves the public’s knowledge of mental health and substance use challenges and connects people with care.
- Mental Health First Aiders are anyone who wants to make their community healthier, happier and safer for all.