The Mental Health Association in New Jersey partners with the National Council for Mental Wellbeing to provide Mental Health First Aid Training.
Mental Health First Aid is an international education program proven to be effective in teaching adults how to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges, as noted by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.
As the National Council explains:
Peer-reviewed studies have been conducted around the world and show that individuals trained in the program:
- Grow their knowledge of signs, symptoms and risk factors of mental illnesses and addictions.
- Can identify multiple types of professional and self-help resources for individuals with a mental health or substance use challenge.
- Increase their confidence in and likelihood to help an individual in distress.
- Show increased mental wellness themselves.
For more information contact Ruth Kaluski MS,CRC, LMHC, Statewide Director-Mental Health First Aid, at (973) 571-4100, ext. 136 or rkaluski@mhanj.org.
Mental Health First Aid Training for Community Members, Schools and Organizations
Youth and Adult Mental Health First Aid Training in Morris County, New Jersey
Click here to read about how to request grant-funded Mental Health First Aid training in Morris County.
tMHFA (Teen Mental Health First Aid) Training
The Mental Health Association in New Jersey is accepting applications from schools to provide Teen Mental Health First Aid to students. See the flyer and articles below for more information.
Click to read an informative article featured in NJ Spotlight News: NJ Program Aims to Help Teens Respond to Others with Mental Health Issues
Click here for more information about teen Mental Health First Aid.
