Mental Health First Aid
COVID-19 UPDATE: All Mental Health First Aid courses are closed until further notice. If you have any questions, please contact us at Craig.Wimmer@CUAnschutz.edu or 303-724-7674.
Why Mental Health First Aid Training?
Mental Health First Aid teaches participants how to identify, understand
and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use
disorders. This 8-hour training gives you the skills you need to reach
out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a
mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to
appropriate care.
Who should take it?
- Students
- Staff/Faculty members
- Campus law enforcement
- Counselors
- Financial aid employees
- Administrators
- Caring individuals
What does it cover?
- Common signs and symptoms of mental illness
- Common signs and symptoms of substance use
- How to interact with a person in crisis
- How to connect the person with help
Want to take a course?
Spring 2021 Trainings will be announced as we finalize our virtual training schedule.Please note: Space is limited in these classes therefore participants should make every effort to be in attendance. If you can no longer attend a course you've signed up for, please provide at least 2 days’ notice so we can prepare accordingly and also open up the space for others. The minimum number of participants required to hold a class is 10 and the max is 30. Classes with less than 10 registrants will be cancelled. Thank you.
Questions? Email Health.Promotion@cuanschutz.edu
