Mental Health First Aid Classes

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a national training program designed to help participants identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders within their communities. In the Texas Panhandle, PBHA is working to make MHFA as common as CPR so we can better support the approximately 1 in 5 adults who suffer from behavioral health issues. To learn more about Mental Health First Aid, click here.

MHFA is a free 8-hour evidenced-based early-intervention training. The evidence behind the program demonstrates that it helps trainees identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The class must be completed in full to receive the MHFA certification.

Adult MHFA – appropriate for anyone 18 years and older
Youth MHFA – adults working with children or adolescents ages 6-18

Due to COVID-19 and physical distancing measures, virtual and blended training formats are available. In-person trainings can be made upon request, with space needing to accommodate for 6-feet physical distancing.

Virtual – 2 hours completed online prior by attendee, and 5 ½ hours online with instructor
Blended – 2 hours completed online prior by attendee, and 5 hours in-person with instructor

To register in an MHFA course or to request in-person training, contact Shawrlette Uy.

MHFA classes are made possible by a grant from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.