Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a skills-based training that teaches people how to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge in adults ages 18 and over. The evidence behind the program demonstrates that it builds mental health literacy, providing an action plan that teaches people to safely and responsibly identify and address a potential mental health or substance use challenge. There is an emphasis on early intervention to improve long-term outcomes.
Dates: June 4-5, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. each day
Location: DMACC Ankeny Campus
Investment: $550
Ideal Audience:
Who Should Attend?
Health care workers
Construction/manufacturing
High visibility/high contact positions
Employers of all sizes
Leadership teams
Supervisors in all industries