Mental Health First Aid
Be a First Responder for Your Community’s Mental Health.
Depression. Anxiety. Substance abuse. Eating disorders. These are but a few of the mental health challenges people in Colorado struggle with every day. In fact, one out of four people you meet has struggled with a mental health problem at some point. But there is hope. And it is you.
Through our certification course, you'll become a Mental Health First Aider. We'll teach you how to respond to someone with a mental health challenge. You'll learn the signs, evidence-based actions and how to connect those in crisis to support systems that can help them recover.
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You want to help. Learn how.
Mental Health First Aid Colorado is a statewide, public education program committed to empowering individuals to identify, understand and respond to those in mental health and substance abuse crises.
Know the Signs
Learn the Actions
Be a Lifeline
Know the Signs
Be ready to help by learning to recognize the signs of a mental health emergency.
Learn the Actions
Know how to help someone in need by learning the five-step action plan.
Be a Lifeline
Make a real impact on your community by become a Mental Health First Aider.
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