Mental Health
First Aid

Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour evidence-based course that teaches individuals how to recognize and respond to mental health and substance use issues.

Since 2015, we have offered this course in Fauquier and Rappahannock counties, training over 4,000 individuals.

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Why Take Mental Health First Aid?

Mental illnesses are common - 50% of us will experience a mental health challenge at some time in our lives

Learn how to provide initial help to someone who is experiencing symptoms or is in crisis

Be prepared to support a friend, family member, or colleague who is struggling with a mental health or substance use issue

"Made me feel much better prepared to help my students."
I was able to develop skills that helped me understand what a person with mental health challenges is going through."
"Situations where we don’t know what to say, or if we should say anything at all – this training changes all that."
"I left with great knowledge of first aid for mental health. Thank you for sharing this information that I can use each and every day."
"This is a course that all should take."