Free Mental Health First Aid trainings
Mental Health First Aid training is available for those who did not participate this past academic year.
During 2021-2022 over 300 individuals (students and employees) received Mental Health First Aid Certification with over 98% indicating they would recommend it to a colleague or friend.
The dates below are available to IHCC or DCTC students:
- Friday, December 2, 2022, 9:00am-4:00pm (in person @ DCTC)
- Tues/Wed, January 4 & 5, 12:00-3:00pm (via Zoom, requires attendance both days)
- Friday, January 13, 2023, 9:00am-4:00pm (in person @ IHCC)
- Friday, January 20, 2023, 9:00am-4:00pm (in person @ DCTC)
The dates below are available to IHCC or DCTC employees:
- Friday, December 16, 2022, 9:00am-3:30pm (via Zoom)
- Tues/Wed, December 20 & 21, 2022, 9:00am-12:00pm (via Zoom, requires attendance both days)
- Tues/Wed, January 4 & 5, 2023, 9:00am-12:00pm (via Zoom, requires attendance both days)
What is Mental Health First Aid?
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a national, evidence-based training that gives you the information and skills to help someone with mental health concerns in both crisis and non-crisis situations.
The 8-hour training is completed in two parts. First, you will complete a self-paced 2-hour training online that introduces you to various mental health topics. Second, you will attend a live 6.5-hour training (including 30 minute break) via Zoom with two of our certified trainers where you will learn more information and will practice applying the information to real-life scenarios.
Why Take This Training?
- It is a helpful tool for working with students and others in your life
- You’ll become certified in Mental Health First Aid
- Better understand mental health concerns in your students, family, and community
- Can be added to your résumé/CV or your Professional Development Plan
What Will I Learn?
During the 8-hour training, you will:
- Learn about risk factors and warning signs of mental health issues
- Learn a 5-step action plan to communicate with and assist individuals who are experiencing mental health concerns
- Apply the action plan to a variety of higher education scenarios
- Receive a free online manual, processing guide, and helpful resources to use in your work with students
To sign up, just complete this online form and indicate which training date you prefer.
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NOTE: Space is limited to 20 people per training and is open to IHCC and DCTC employees or students.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact:
Patrick Chaussee
Accessibility Services Coordinator
Dakota County Technical College
Monday-Thursday (651) 423-8469
Fridays via email: Patrick.chaussee@dctc.edu
