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Thank you for your interest in taking Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) !
We are glad you are interested in becoming one of 4.5 million Americans who are certified in Mental Health First Aid, (MHFA), an evidence-based, global course that will teach you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders in real, actionable ways.

For more information about the class, watch this short video, go to the MHFA Collaborative's website, or the National Council for Mental Wellbeing's MHFA website.

According to peer reviewed research, the outcomes of getting certified in MHFA are that you will:
- Grow in your knowledge of signs, symptoms and risk factors of mental illnesses and addictions.
- Identify multiple types of professional and self-help resources for individuals with a mental illness or addiction.
- Increase your confidence in and likelihood to help an individual in distress.
- Show increased mental wellness in yourself by just taking the training.
- Help to reduce negative attitudes and perceptions of individuals with mental illnesses.
We have trained almost 40,000 people and hear the stories about why MHFA is important so we are excited to help you take the next step in getting certified!

The bad news is that after five years of statewide funding from the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health and despite having 80 organizations on our waiting list, our funding was cut so we are no longer able to offer MHFA at no cost for every county in Ohio.

The good news is that the MHFA Collaborative is slowly adding new grants, county by county, to offer MHFA at no cost.

So as of now, you have three options:

1. If you qualify, you can take the class at no cost. (See list of counties in Ohio and Kentucky below.)

2. If you don't qualify, you can wait to see if we get funding for your county. If you leave your information below, we will email you directly if we get a grant that covers your cost.

3. If you would rather not wait, you can pay for your MHFA class at a cost of $80 per learner. If you leave your information below, our MHFA Coordinator will reach out to you directly.

Thank you again for your interest in taking this vital training,

The MHFA Collaborative managed by Mental Health America of Northern Kentucky and Southwest Ohio
Do you live or work in Ohio?*

YesNo
Do you live or work in one of these counties in Ohio?*

AthensAdamsBrownButlerChampagneClarkClermontClintonGreeneHamiltonHighlandLoganMontgomeryPrebleWarrenNo, I don't live or work in any of these counties in Ohio
Do you live or work in one of these counties in Kentucky?*

GallatinPendletonBrackenCampbellCarrollKentonOwenMasonLewisFlemingRowanRobertsonCarterGreenupNo, I don’t live or work in any of these counties in Kentucky
Do you live or work in Northern Kentucky?

YesNo
Which of the following Northern Kentucky counties do you live or work in?
Our project has been funded to teach MHFA for free to individuals who help, or belong to, the following communities. Please select those that apply to you.

Police OfficerCorrectional OfficerState TrooperPark PoliceProbation and Parole OfficersSchool Resource OfficersCourt BailiffsCareer FirefighterEmergency Medical Technicians911 DispatchersActive MilitaryVeteranOther High Risk Professionals (health, education, etc.)College Student in Helping ProfessionsFamily Members from any of these groups (18+)Organizations that serve the aboveNone of the above
Which Ohio county do you live or work in? Note: Those who select they are living in Knox or Licking County will not be registered for an upcoming class with us and will instead have their information sent to our local partners who will contact you regarding upcoming training opportunities in your county.

KnoxLickingNone of the above; I live or work in another Ohio county
In which County do you want to receive the training?
Our project has been funded to teach MHFA for free to individuals who help, or belong to, the following communities:
- Youth (12-21)
- Older adults
- Faith-based communities
- Minorities
  - rural counties, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, people with emotional/behavioral disabilities, people with physical disabilities, people with developmental disabilities
- First Responders
  - police officers, correctional officers, state troopers, park police, probation and parole officers, school resource officers, court bailiffs, career and volunteer fire fighters, EMT, and 911 dispatchers.
- Certified Peer Recovery Supporters in the state of Ohio
If you put all the above groups together for the purposes of our project, and consider your interactions as a family member, worker, volunteer or community member, do you typically spend at least 50% of your time interacting/associating/serving people in the audiences of interest?

YesNo
If yes, which (Please select all that apply.)

Youth (12-18)Older AdultsCollege Age (18-22)Faith-Based CommunitiesBlack/African AmericanHispanic/Latino(a) or Spanish OriginNative Hawaiian or other Pacific IslanderAsianAmerican Indian or Alaskan NativeMiddle Eastern or North AfricanLGBTQ+Rural CommunityPeople with a Physical DisabilityPeople with a Behavioral/Emotional DisabilityPeople with a Development DisabilityFirst ResponderCertified Peer Recovery SupporterOther
Unfortunately, I don't qualify for this project based on the above audiences of focus but,

I will leave my information in the section below to see if I qualify for other MHFA projects.I would not like to leave my information to see if I qualify for other MHFA projects.
Please select a date you can attend a virtual ADULT MHFA from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Then, **MAKE SURE YOU CLICK THE "9:00 AM" BUTTON TO CONTINUE**
Please select a date you can attend a virtual Youth MHFA from 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Then, **MAKE SURE YOU CLICK THE "9:00 AM" BUTTON TO CONTINUE**
Unfortunately, you do not qualify for a grant-covered MHFA class at this time. If you'd like us to contact you if we recieve funding for your county or want to find out more about one of our paid classes, please leave your information below.
I would like to wait on potential funding, so please contact me if I qualify under a future grant.

YesNoOther
I don't want to wait for potential funding, so I'm interested in learning more about a paid class and am willing to pay $80 to be certified.

YesNoOther
I am interested in:

Adult MHFA curriculum (adults over 18 who support other adults)Youth MHFA (adults over 18 who support youth ages 12-18)Teen MHFA (teens ages 14-18)Other
Please choose between Adult and Youth curriculum:

Youth (Adults who regularly support 12-18 year olds)Adult (Adults who regularly support other adults)
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County Where You Live
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Congratulations! You qualify for a grant-covered MHFA class! The MHFA Coordinator has been notified and will reach out to you with options of upcoming classes.
First Name*
Last Name*
Email to be Contacted for Grant-Covered Classes*
Title/Position*
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Organization*
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Phone*
That you can be reached during class
County Where You Live*
County Where You Work*
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Email **
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Ohio County of Residence (Example - Cuyahoga, Summit, Clermont, etc.)
Which of Ohio's 88 counties do you reside in?
Please specify what accommodation(s) you need, if any
If no accommodations needed, please leave blank
Class Logistics Confirmations: Your class may include a mandatory 2-hour self-paced, online pre-work assignment that must be completed prior to the start of the live training. National Council requires cameras to be on for virtual formats.*

I commit to complete my pre-work prior to class and agree to keep my camera on if my live instruction is virtual.
Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel, please give as much advanced notice of a cancellation as possible. While these classes are offered at no cost to you, they valued at $170 per person and paid for by our generous funders. Funding for trainings is limited, so last minute cancellation means fewer people can receive this special training at no cost to them.*

I commit to setting aside the entire time to attend my class.
Where did you hear about this course?*

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Thank you for your interest in taking Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) !