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Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

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Mental Health Counselor Mental Health Social Worker Health Educators

Counsel and advise individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health, with an emphasis on prevention. May help individuals deal with a broad range of mental health issues, such as those associated with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; stress management; self-esteem; or aging.

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2,084

Demand Locally

+4 %

Annual Wage Range

$33,688 – $88,644

Assess and treat individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems, including abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and/or other drugs. Activities may include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education.

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602

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Annual Wage Range

$34,808 – $69,704

Provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Use data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. May link health systems, health providers, insurers, and patients to address individual and population health needs. May serve as resource to assist individuals, other health professionals, or the community, and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs.

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331

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Annual Wage Range

$36,967 – $100,815
Academics Program Finder Continuing Education Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

Program Level:

Continuing Education

Program Type:

Hybrid

Department:

Continuing Education

Institute:

Health & Biosciences

College:

PAC, SPC, SAC

What is the Mental Health First Aid program?

The National Council for Behavioral Health- Mental Health First Aid training is a public education program that teaches participants how to recognize and respond to the signs of a mental health challenge. MHFA training is appropriate for all and does not require background knowledge in any specific field, yet complements a number of professionals such as educators, allied health workers, public servants, and anyone who wants to make their community healthier, happier and safer for all.

Topics covered will include:

  • depression
  • mood disorders
  • anxiety disorders
  • trauma
  • psychosis
  • substance use disorders
By the completion of the training, participants will learn how to apply the Mental Health First Aid action plan in a variety of situations, including when someone is experiencing panic attacks, suicidal thoughts or behaviors, non-suicidal self-injury, acute psychosis (hallucinations or delusions), overdose or withdrawal from alcohol or drug use, and reaction to a traumatic event.

 

Courses 

  • Mental Health First Aid - PMHS 1091
  

Program Information

Time Commitment

8 Contact Hours

1-2 Days Training

Certification

MHFA Certificate from the
MHFA Learning Management System &
Digital badge issued by Alamo Colleges Continue Education

Career Outlook

Learn more at the Alamo Colleges Career Coach website
 

Program Requirements

You are at least eighteen (18) years of age

Must have access to computer/tablet and internet

 

Tuition

$150
Effective January 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
 

Contact Information

Certified MHFA Instructor

Tascha Anderson
Technical Trainer Health & Safety

Phone: 210-485-0829
Email: tanderson32@alamo.edu
Campus: Workforce Center of Excellence

Certified MHFA Instructor

Karla Silva
Technical Trainer Health & Safety

Phone:210-485-0831
Email: Kespinoza2@alamo.edu
Campus: Workforce Center of Excellence

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