Our Impact

Since the National Council for Mental Wellbeing brought Mental Health First Aid to the United States in 2008, our Instructors have trained over 4.5 million First Aiders from all 50 states and U.S. territories. How does MHFA help people? These are just a few of the benefits:

Increased mental health literacy

Increased confidence and likelihood to help someone in distress

Reduced stigma and increased empathy

Healthier, more supportive workplaces

Safer schools and communities

Mental Health First Aid Impact

Check out the dashboard below to see how many Mental Health First Aiders are identifying, understanding and responding to mental health or substance use challenges near you. (This data does not include teen MHFA or MHFA at Work.)

Check out the interactive dashboard below to see where our Instructors are teaching.

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and help us reach our goal to train one out of every 15 people in America in MHFA.

Find the MHFA Training That Fits Your Needs

We have a goal to train 1 out of every 15 people in the U.S. in Mental Health First Aid, to make sure everyone has a close friend they can turn to when experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge.

For Individuals

Get certified in Mental Health First Aid by taking our training online or in person. As a First Aider, you’ll be prepared to make a difference for your family and friends.

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For Organizations

We offer tailored training for work, school and other groups. Schedule a training to broaden the impact of Mental Health First Aid in your community.

Train Your Group

Find a Mental Health First Aid course near you to learn how you can support the people in your life!