Adult Mental Health First Aid

Sunshine Silver Lining invites you to sign up for a *virtual* Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course. These trainings are open to Vermonters and those that serve and support Vermonters and there are 15 spots in each class, grant-funded by Vermont Care Partners.

The purpose of MHFA training is to build an empowered community united around mental health care by educating communities, organizations and induviduals in how to address mental health issues effectively. In MHFA classes, people get a better understanding of how to recognize and offer initial aid to someone who may be experiencing a mental health challenge or oncoming crisis.

Attendees explore how to ask if a person is distressed and how to intervene on their behalf. MHFA courses also spell out a clear, five-step action plan to help individuals connect with helpful professionals and peers. The course also covers community resources available, as access to care is a crucial piece of the puzzle.

This training is brought to you by generous funding through Vermont Care Partners (VCP) Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) grant funds. Current grants include The Vermont Department of Health’s Garrett Lee Smith grant, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Mental Health Awareness Training grant, and the Vermont Department of Mental Health AWARE grant.