Instructor Training for Large Organizations
Build a scalable mental health training program with private Instructor training for your team.
What Is Instructor Training for
Large Organizations?
Bring our expert trainers to your organization for group trainings geared toward your needs, held in supportive, private settings. You choose who to train and when. We’ll help with logistics, prepare your Instructors and guide you every step of the way — from planning to delivery. Not sure if private trainings are right for you?
We recommend training 1 Instructor for every 150 people your org wants to reach.
Our Course Options
Build a sustainable training program in only a few days, with Instructors who are ready to engage with their community.
Why Train a Team?
When you host a private Instructor training, you equip your team, network or community with the skills to deliver MHFA in a way that works for your audience. Whether you work in schools, nonprofits or health systems, this flexible model puts the power in your hands.
Build Internal Expertise
Teach Instructors on your own team to deliver MHFA training when and where it’s needed most. They’ll get certified in an evidence-based, national training.
Customize the Experience
Choose a format, date and location that fits your group’s needs — online, in person or hybrid. Your Instructors will practice teaching the curriculum in a supportive, private group setting. They’ll be guided by expert trainers from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.
Train More People, Faster
With your own Instructors, you can roll out MHFA across teams, departments and communities.
Support Long-term Sustainability
You don’t have to rely on outside trainers. Instead, you can invest in ongoing education for the future. Train trusted leaders who know your people and can deliver MHFA in a way that works for them.
Choose the Right Focus
Pick Adult, Youth or community-specific courses based on the people you serve. Your team will be trained to address the unique challenges you see in your field.
Save Money
If you plan to train more than 6 people, training a team is more cost-effective than public training.
Host a Private Instructor Training
Hosting a private Instructor training is a great way to expand Mental Health First Aid in your community or organization. Fill out the form to connect with our team.
For organizations under 250 employees, get started with our Intro course.
Looking To Train a Small Team?
What may seem like a small effort can have a big impact. Whether you’re one person or a small group, you can change the mental health conversation at your organization and beyond. MHFA Instructor Training for Small Orgs prepares you to teach colleagues and the communities you serve how to support themselves and others when they need it most.
To get started, share this video with your team to learn more about what it takes to be a MHFA Instructor. Then, have each of them complete our 5-minute application.
How UNC-Chapel Hill Transformed Its Campus With MHFA
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill train more than 70 Instructors to bring Mental Health First Aid to their campus, equipping their students, faculty and staff with the skills and confidence to support someone experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge.
Get StartedFrequently Asked Questions
Have questions about private Instructor training? We’ve got answers.
Pricing depends on the group size, format and type of training.
Yes! The National Council for Mental Wellbeing provides 90 days of support, so your new certified MHFA Instructors are set up for success. We’ll help you with:
- How to teach the MHFA program with fidelity
- Best practices for teaching MHFA classes
- Basic skills to navigate the MHFA Connect learning management system and schedule courses
- Support and resources
Instructor Training for Large Orgs takes three days and is available in person, virtually, or hybrid.
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