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Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use. disorders.

Sponsored by NTBHA and TFFA.

This course is offered FREE through a grant to anyone who lives in the state of Texas.

This course is for adults that work with youth. You must be 18 years or older to attend. This training offers 6 CEUs.

Here are the steps to receive your certification:

1. Pre-work: Self-paced online learning - approximately 2 hours

2. Virtual Instructor Led Training (ILT): Via Zoom platform. Attendance is mandatory for all three sessions:

Session 1 ~ Februay 10th, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Session 2 ~ Februay 17th, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Session 3 ~ Februay 24th, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

3. Post Course Work: This includes a survey, final exam, and course evaluation.

Participants will need access to a computer or smart device with a webcam, speakers or earphones and a microphone. Participation is required for certification. This course requires the pre-work MUST BE COMPLETED prior to attending the 6.5-hour virtual classroom. Prework links will be sent to participants enrolled about two weeks prior to the course. The link to the class will be located in the Instructor Led Session tab, which will become available after you complete the required prework.

If you are unable to attend after enrolling in the course, please notify us immediately to open up seats for waitlisted participants. Pre-work doesn't follow you to another class if you complete it and do not attend the class, you must attend the whole course to receive credit and be certified as a Mental Health First Aider.

Attendees must have video and audio capabilities and be present on screen during the whole class to be certified as a Mental Health First Aider.