About this Event
Virtual Blended Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training
Important: This training is 100% VIRTUAL and will be held LIVE via Zoom. There is NO in-person portion of this course.
Join us on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM EST for Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), an evidence-based training designed to teach participants how to recognize, understand, and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges,
Participants will learn how to provide intital support, engage in supportive conversations, and connect individuals with appropriate resources using the ALGEE Action Plan.
What Does Blended Training Mean?
This course combines required self-paced online coursework with a live, instructor-led virtual training via Zoom.
What Happens After Registration?
Participants will receive two important emails:
1.) Welcome Email: Includes important course information and digitial copies of the Participant Processing Guide (PPG) and Scenario Cards. The PPG will be used for note-taking and group activities, while Scenario Cards will be used to practice applying the ALGEE Action Plan during the live training.
2.) "MHFA Let's Get Started" Email: Provides instructions for accessing the MHFA Connect Dashboard, where participants will complete their required self-paced coursework.
Required Pre-Work
Participants must complete approximately 2 hours of self-paced online coursework (Modules 1-9) through their MHFA Connect Dashboard no later than Tuesday, November 17, 2026.
Completion of all pre-work is madatory before attending the live instructor-led training.
Live Virtual Training
The instructor-led training will take place on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM EST via Zoom.
Participants are expected to attend and actively participate in the full training and have their digital PPG and Scenario Cards avilable.
Required Post-Work and Certification
Folllowing the live training, participants must complete approximately 30 minutes of self-paced post-work (Modules 11-13) within two weeks.
After completing the post-work, participants will take a brief certification assessment requiring a passing score of 80% or higher. Multiple attempts are permitted.
Participants who successfully complete all rewuired coursework, attend the full live training, and pass the assessment will receive an Adult Mental health First Aid certification valid for three years.
The training may qualify for continuing education credits (CEUs), subject to approval by the participant's director or credentialing organization.
Registration and Refund Policy
Registration fee: $15 per participant.
Refund requests must be submitted no later than Wednesday, November 11, 2026, one week before the training. Refunds will not be avilable after this deadline.
Please review all course requirements carefully before registering and monitor your email for important training instructions and materials.
We look forward to having you join us and building the skills and confidence to support individuals experiencing mental health and substance use challenges!
Event venue & nearby stays
Community Mental Health of Clinton-Eaton-Ingham Counties (CMHA-CEI), 812 E Jolly Road, Lansing, United States
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