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MCC Daily Tribune

Mental Health First Aid - Final Training

MCC's Counseling, Disability, & Health Services department will be offering the final Mental Health First Aid Training opportunity for faculty and staff during Faculty Senate Professional Development week.    

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an eight-hour course that teaches participants ways to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health illnesses and substance use disorders.  The training provides the necessary skills to provide initial help and support to others. 

After the course, attendees will be able to:

  • Recognize common signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges.
  • Understand how to interact with a person in crisis and connect them with help.
  • Use self-care tools and techniques.

Learn more about Mental Health First Aid training.

FAQ’s regarding Mental Health First Aid training

The training will be offered in-person on Tuesday, June 6th from 9am to 1pm and on Thursday, June 8th from 1pm to 5pm in the Empire Room (3-209).  Please note you must attend both sessions in order to become Mental Health First Aid certified. 

If you have any questions or are interested in attending this training, please contact Aubrey Zamiara (azamiara1@monroecc.edu) to register before Friday, May 26th.

Aubrey Zamiara
Counseling Center, Disability Services & Health Services
05/22/2023