MENTAL HEALTH FIRST-AID
Know how to help when someone is struggling.
Mental Health First Aid gives everyday people the skills to recognize mental health and substance-use challenges, begin a supportive conversation, and connect someone with appropriate help.
First aid for mental health and substance-use challenges.
Just as CPR prepares someone to respond during a physical emergency, Mental Health First Aid prepares people to offer initial support during a mental health or substance-use challenge.
The goal is not to diagnose, counsel, or replace professional care.
The goal is to help participants recognize when someone may be struggling, respond calmly and compassionately, and guide them toward appropriate resources.
Practical skills for real situations
- Recognize common signs and warning signals
- Begin a supportive conversation
- Respond during crisis and non-crisis situations
- Encourage professional and community support
- Reduce stigma around mental health
- Protect their own well-being while helping others
Available courses
Adult
Corrections Professionals
Higher Education
For churches, workplaces, nonprofits, ministries, and community organizations.
Higher Education
Corrections Professionals
Higher Education
For individuals serving students, faculty, staff, and campus communities.
Corrections Professionals
Corrections Professionals
Corrections Professionals
For people working in corrections, courts, reentry, recovery, and related services.
Rural Communities
Corrections Professionals
Corrections Professionals
For communities where access to mental health resources may be limited.
Equip your team to respond with confidence.
Built for people who regularly serve others.
Driven for Change
254 Lick Branch Rd, Glasgow, KY 42141
Michael Uptegraff
Founder and CEO
(860) 917-4480
michael@dfc-ky.com
www.dfc-ky.com
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