This six-hour virtual course combines two hours of required pre-work with four hours of live instructor-led training. You'll learn to recognize mental health conditions and respond effectively using an evidence-based action plan.

Mental Health First Aid is on SAMHSA's National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices. Research shows trained participants gain:

• 67% increase in knowledge of mental health signs and symptoms
• 56% increase in confidence to help someone in distress
• 47% increase in ability to identify professional and self-help resources

Performance Objectives: After completing this course, you should be able to:

• Assess for risk of suicide or harm.
• Listen non-judgmentally.
• Give reassurance and information.
• Encourage appropriate professional help.
• Encourage self-help and support strategies.

Requirements and Responsibilities: By enrolling in this course, you commit to complete the required pre-work 48 hours prior to the start of the four-hour live session. The pre-work consists of two hours of self-paced work in the Mental Health First Aid Learning Management System. Failure to finish this work will result in removal from the course, and your agency will be invoiced regardless of your participation level.

Consult with your information technology department to ensure that you can receive communication from csod.com and thenationalcouncil.org regarding the virtual Mental Health First Aid course.

Intended Audience: All audiences.

Sales Tax Notice: Effective October 1, 2025
In accordance with Washington State law (ESSB 5814), sales tax will be applied to all training services. In addition to the course cost, sales tax will be calculated based on your agency's location and added to your final invoice after the class is completed.