MHFA & YMHFA for School Staff (CPD Eligible, In-person)

Mental Health First Aid® Maryland is a public education national certification course designed to teach individuals, professionals, businesses, and community members the skills necessary to respond with care and genuine support to an individual experiencing a mental health or substance use concern or crisis.

This two day training series will cover both curricula:

• Aug 15th – Mental Health First Aid for adults supporting adults
• Aug 16th – Youth Mental Health First Aid for adults supporting youth

This training is eligible for 1 continuing professional development credit (CPD) through the Maryland State Department of Education and satisfies Lauryn’s Law requirements. This training costs $150 to attend.

Participants will be asked to complete a pre-survey before the class begins, and a post-survey and 10-question exam at the end of each day. Successful completion of both days will result in receiving two nationally recognized certifications. Y/MHFA certification lasts for 3-years.

This training will take place at the Mental Health Association of Maryland in Lutherville, MD from 9 am – 5 pm both days. Attendees will have 30 minutes for lunch and will be highly encouraged to bring that on the day of training. There will be a refrigerator available, along with a hot water kettle and snacks. Due to the printing and purchasing of items for this training, refunds will not be issued after August 11th, 2023.

Any questions regarding this training can be directed to MHFATraining@mhamd.org.

This training is hosted by the Mental Health Association of Maryland (MHFA) and Mental Health First Aid Maryland. MHAMD is the sole provider of MHFA Instructor training in the state of Maryland and is a founding partner of MHFA in the United States. Visit MHAMD.org to learn more about the training, education, and advocacy services we provide.