Skills that help you support someone experiencing a mental health or substance-use crisis.
Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based training that teaches people how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance-use challenges. The course provides practical skills you can use to support someone until appropriate help is available.
You Can Make a Difference, Become a Mental Health First Aider
Build the skills to recognize and respond to mental health or substance-use challenges in youth and adults.
Learn the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE), understand the signs of crisis, and gain confidence to help someone connect to support.
Youth & Teen: Ages 12–18
Adult: Ages 19+
Perfect for teachers, parents, youth workers, employers, first responders, healthcare staff, and caring community members.
Want to bring MHFA to your school, workplace, or group?
We’d love to connect.
Contact us to get started. 504-568-3130 or email Maria Alexander at [email protected]
The Louisiana Public Health Institute (LPHI), the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) New Orleans, and Metropolitan Human Services District make up the MHFA Collective of New Orleans. To find out more about the MHFA Collective, please visit https://www.mhfacollective.org/
