Why Bring MHFA to Your Group
Make your organization a better support system with mental health group training. Mental Health First Aid gives teams the skills to notice signs of mental health challenges and respond with care. Make mental wellness part of your organizational culture today.
What Is Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training that teaches teams how to recognize the signs of mental health and substance use challenges. They will learn how to offer support and connect someone with the help they need. MHFA gives your team the tools to step up with confidence when someone is struggling.
Why MHFA Works for Groups
When groups take MHFA together, the results go further. Shared training builds an organizational culture of support, safety and awareness. It teaches people to look out for one another — and makes it easier to talk about mental health at work, in schools and in communities
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Learn and Grow
During your training, you’ll increase your knowledge of signs, symptoms and risk factors of mental health and substance use challenges.
Feel Confident
After your training, you’ll feel more confident talking about mental health and substance use.
Make a Difference
Over 4.5 million people trained through in the U.S.
How Mental Health Group Training Makes a Difference
With group training in MHFA, your organization can create lasting change. From staff, to students, to volunteers and community members, MHFA gives your group a shared language and plan for responding to mental health challenges.
Build a Stronger Community
Training a group helps create a community where mental health is respected and supported.
Encourage Early Action
Team members learn how to notice early signs of mental health challenges and offer help sooner.
Reduce Stigma Together
MHFA helps people feel more comfortable talking about mental health and reaching out for help.
Train on Your Schedule
Choose virtual, in-person or hybrid options that work best for your team’s needs.
Flexible for Any Group
MHFA is perfect for workplaces, schools, government agencies, nonprofits and more.
Scalable Training
MHFA is mental health training that can be adapted across your organization.
Mental Health First Aid for Groups
Looking to train a group in Mental Health First Aid? Our group MHFA trainings make it easy to bring mental health support to your school, organization or community. Explore our options to find the right fit for your team of 6 or more. For smaller groups, find an upcoming training near you.
Trusted Training for 15+ Years
Brought to the U.S. by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, Mental Health First Aid USA has trained over 4.5 million people in MHFA since 2008 — many through group training. Join the growing number of schools, companies and communities using MHFA to support mental health.
Success Stories
Alyssa Fruchtenich
School-based Mental Health Coordinator, UnityPoint Health
“It can be scary for an adult who suspects a child is thinking of hurting themselves. Where do you start the conversation? When a teacher says, ‘How can I be helpful?’ it can be a lifeline to that kid.”
Ava Sapolski
Student, Amherst Steele High School
“I was surprised by how much I learned about taking care of my own mental health, being kind to those around me, supporting my friends through rough patches and how to potentially save a life.”
Michaela Hjelm
Wellness Program Manager, Trident Seafoods Corporation
“The trainings opened the door for employees to share their ideas on how we can further our mission as an organization to raise awareness and caring. As a result, we’ve enhanced our paid time off policies and hosted professional on-site counseling sessions.”
Brooke Castillo
Director, Learning and Talent Development, Xylem Inc.
“Mental Health First Aid at Work training has helped people leaders, human resources and environmental health safety and security colleagues find the courage to handle situations that arise. These situations are on the rise, and this training makes it possible to address them with empathy and care.”
Get Started With Mental Health Group Training
Ready to bring MHFA to your group? Fill out the form for more information, pricing details and help with finding the right fit for your organization.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about booking MHFA for your group? We’ve got answers.
Pricing depends on the group size, format and type of training. Contact us for a custom quote.
Yes! We offer in-person, virtual and hybrid training formats.
We offer multiple training formats to meet your needs:
- MHFA Certification: 6-8 hours over 1 day or a few sessions
- MHFA at Work: As little as 2 hours
- Private Instructor Training: 3 days
All MHFA trainings are led by Instructors who have gone through our rigorous training program.
Invest in Mental Wellness for Your Group
A team that’s trained in MHFA is more confident, connected and prepared to respond to mental health challenges. Let’s work together to build more supportive teams.
