Overview of MHFA
Mental Health First Aid USA (MHFA) is an evidence-based training that teaches participants how to identify, understand and respond to someone who is experiencing a mental health or substance-use challenge
Similar to physical First Aid and CPR, MHFA teaches a 5-step action plan for assisting someone experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis until professional assistance is obtained or the crisis is resolved. MHFA also teaches how to support someone showing warning signs of a mental health or substance use challenge.
This course requires 2 hours of self-paced content followed by 6 hours of instructor-led virtual training. It is valued at $170. No prior experience with mental health conversations or support is needed; the MHFA curriculum is designed to be accessible to anyone.
Sign up to learn how to support others experiencing mental health or substance use challenges, and prove your skills through a nationally accredited certification!
Sliding scale cost for this Mental Health First Aid training:
THRIVE has discounted the full rate of MHFA tickets to $95, down from the recommended $170, to support those in our communities who need a globally recognized certification. $95 is the cost for THRIVE to cover our expenses for this workshop. If you agree to pay the recommended price of $170, then you are supporting the scholarship for another trainee who could not afford to pay our aid rate of $75*. For every sponsor cost ticket that is purchased, THRIVE will cover the additional expense of the aid cost ticket. We believe that Together We THRIVE: we support each other with wealth, through acts of service, and through community connections, according to whatever we have to give.
*Please Note: If you need a scholarship to attend, email us at: info@thrivelifeline.org. We will reach out to our waiting list when scholarships become available.
Please ask yourself the following questions as you consider where to place yourself on our sliding scale:
- Are you and/or your family homeowners or landowners?
- Have you attended private education institutions or do you have an advanced degree?
- Are your bills or credit cards on autopay?
- Are you able to access and afford healthcare or health insurance for you or your family members?
- Do you have zero debt or low amounts of debt and/or do you have disposable income?
- Do you have a safety net composed of “financially stable” or wealthy family and friends?
Based on your responses (all yes, mostly yes, some yes / some no, or mostly no), please choose the following ticket cost:
| All Yes |
$170: Sponsor cost. Covers THRIVE's cost for hosting the workshop plus sponsors an aid cost ticket for someone who cannot pay |
| Mostly Yes |
$110: Redistribution cost. Covers THRIVE's cost for hosting the workshop plus adds to the fund for another student. |
| Yes / No |
$95: At cost. This ticket covers THRIVE's expenses for this workshop. |
| Mostly No |
$75: Aid cost |
THRIVE Lifeline is a grassroots organization providing non-carceral text-based crisis support 24/7/365, professional development opportunities for undergraduate students, and DEI and mental health training centering people within marginalized communities.
Refunds: Refunds will not be made under any circumstances. If you become unable to attend the training you register for, you may re-enroll in a later course offering. You must complete your training within 120 days of submitting this form.
Access information:
- The instructor-led portion of the training will be done in Zoom, with closed captions available. Prior to the course, you will be given access to the Participant Processing Guide, which follows the content of the course, includes key points, and provides space for you to write notes for yourself.
- There will be three 10-minute breaks throughout the 6 hour course. You are encouraged to move, eat, hydrate, etc. as needed throughout the course and may choose to have your camera on or off.
- Participation is required, either through the chat or verbally.
- If you have any questions or access needs that you wish to discuss with the instructors, please email ash.parker@thrivelifeline.org and kj.hill@thrivelifeline.org.
Next Steps:
- Once you submit this form and pay for the course, you will be sent an invite link within 24 hours to create an account on Mental Health First Aid Connect.
- Once you have created an account, you will be enrolled in the MHFA Course for August 31. You are required to complete the approximately 2 hours of pre-work prior to attending training.
- You will be able to access the Zoom link for the course once you have completed the pre-work.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Ash Parker and KJ Hill at ash.parker@thrivelifeline.org and kj.hill@thrivelifeline.org