Mental Health First Aid at Work

Mental health training for employees at every level

A survey of U.S. workers showed that 1 in 5 rate their mental health as fair or poor, resulting in four times more unplanned absences. When employees feel that their employers care about their overall wellbeing, they are three times more likely to be engaged at work. Create healthier, more engaged employees with Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) at Work. Download the Mental Health First Aid at Work one-pager.

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Trusted by leading companies nationwide

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Bring Mental Health First Aid at Work to your workplace

Mental Health First Aid USA only offers trainings to employees based in the United States at this time.

Our flexible training solutions will help you

• Increase employee productivity, morale and retention by cultivating supportive team cultures.
• Address mental health and substance use challenges by fostering open discussions that encourage the appropriate treatment.
• Reduce stigma associated with mental health and substance use challenges and build a new path of resilience and wellbeing.

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Don’t just take our word for it

 

“Mental Health First Aid at Work training has become a staple at Xylem. It has especially helped leaders, human resources, and environmental health, safety and security colleagues understand mental health challenges on a deeper level and given them the confidence and courage to handle any related situations that could potentially arise in the workplace.”

 

— Brooke Castillo, Director, Learning and Talent Development at Xylem, Inc.

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Get support from leadership

 

You already know the value of MHFA at Work. Put your business case in writing by using our easily adapted email template, filled with everything you need to help you gain leadership support for this transformative program. Download pre-written email.

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The National Council for Mental Wellbeing is a national nonprofit that drives policy and social change on behalf of more than 3,400 mental health and substance use treatment organizations and the more than 10 million children, adults and families they serve.
 
The National Council for Mental Wellbeing brought Mental Health First Aid to America in 2008. Since then, our Instructors have trained over 4 million First Aiders from all 50 states and U.S. territories. We have a goal to train 1 out of every 15 people in America in MHFA, ensuring that everyone has a close friend they can turn to when experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge.

The National Council is proud to partner with many organizations with a shared mission and passion for promoting wellbeing for all people. Those interested in MHFA at Work should be sure to check out the products and services of our Partners.