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Africans for Mental Health - MH First Aid Training


Free Adult Mental Health First Aid (Multiple Cohorts) - Online!

Be A 3-Year Certified Adult Mental Health Aider | Maryland-BAsed


This evidence-based training teaches participants how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges in adults. 

Our goal is to train 390 participants will receive a 3-year Mental Health First Aider certification upon completion.

Format:

  • 2 hours of self-paced/pre-work online learning.  We require at least 80 percent of the cohort to complete their prework for the training to proceed.  

  • 6 hours of live, instructor-led training over two days (3-hour sessions)

  •  Participants must have a working camera and microphone and are expected to remain on-camera for the entire course, except during scheduled breaks. 

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health issues

  • Ways to support adults in distress and connect them to appropriate resources

  • Strategies to build confidence in approaching difficult conversations with empathy and care

Cost:  Free

Our Maryland Partner:  Sheppard Pratt

Upcoming Training Dates and Times for Each Cohort: 

Cohort #12: Thursday, November 13 and Friday, November 14, 2025 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. EST | Registration Period: September 10, 2025 - November 2, 2025.  Pre-Work due November 4,  2025

Cohort #13: Wednesday, December 3 and Thursday, December 4, 2025 from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. EST | Registration Period: September  10, 2025 - November 21, 2025.  Pre-Work due November 24,  2025

Sign up here, Click on the Cohort OR on the flyer!  Maximum Spots: 30

NOTE: At least 80% of the cohort must complete their prework for the training to proceed. With a cohort size of 30, this means at least 24 participants need to complete their prework by designated deadline. If the minimum completion rate is not achieved, the training will be canceled or rescheduled. 

Participants who do not complete prework assignments will be unenrolled from the training session. 

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