April 11, 2024

Three Sessions Left! Seats Available for No-Cost Mental Health First Aide Sessions

On April 11, 2024 by Anna Mowry

No-cost, virtual Mental Health First Aid sessions are being offered to LeadingAge Minnesota members this spring. To accommodate the schedules of the professionals in our settings, we are hosting two virtual Saturday sessions.

Like CPR training, the eight-hour virtual Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course prepares people to be the first line of support in a crisis—to identify, understand, and guide others to mental health resources. Over the past two years, the LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation has sponsored over 300 aging services professionals to attend MHFA training.

Don’t wait—there are only three free sessions left, so register now. Participants should only register for one session. By registering, you are agreeing to virtually attend and fully participate on the selected session date.

What do you gain from Mental Health First Aid?

• A five-step action plan to respond to a mental health crisis.
• Increased confidence and likelihood of helping an individual in distress.
• Knowledge of signs, symptoms, and risk factors of mental illnesses and addictions.
• A nationally recognized certification supported by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.

Upcoming session dates – register now:

• Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Saturday, May 4, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

For more information, please contact Julie Kiehne, Winona State University Business Outreach Coordinator. This project is sponsored by the LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation, with funding from the Minnesota Department of Health.