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Mental Health First Aid

Know how to help when it matters.

Mental Health First Aid gives everyday people practical tools to recognize mental health and substance-use challenges, respond with empathy, and help someone connect with appropriate support.

Why Mental Health First Aid

The right response can make a difference.

Many people want to help when a friend, family member, student, employee, or neighbor is struggling, but they do not know what to say or where to begin.

Mental Health First Aid offers a practical framework for approaching these moments with greater confidence and care.

What Participants Learn

Participants learn how to:

  • Recognize possible signs of a mental health or substance-use challenge
  • Approach someone with empathy
  • Listen without judgment
  • Respond appropriately during a difficult moment
  • Encourage professional or community support
  • Understand when emergency help may be needed

Who Should Attend

Mental health knowledge belongs everywhere.

Classes can be relevant for:

  • Individuals and families
  • Teachers and school teams
  • Church leaders and congregations
  • Employers and employees
  • Healthcare and public-service teams
  • Coaches and youth-serving organizations
  • Civic and community groups

Upcoming Classes

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Bring Training to Your Organization

Equip your team to respond with confidence.

Overflow may offer private Mental Health First Aid classes for businesses, churches, schools, civic groups, and community organizations.

Tell us about your group, and we will help you explore the right training opportunity.

Thank you! We received your training request and will follow up soon to discuss options for your group.

Help make practical education more accessible.

Donations help Overflow expand mental health education and equip more people to recognize, understand, and respond to mental health challenges.

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