Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid from National Council for Mental Wellbeing logo

Mental Health First Aiders are…

Teachers, first responders and veterans. They’re neighbors, parents and friends. They’re people in recovery, and those supporting a loved one. Mental Health First Aiders are anyone who wants to make their community healthier, happier and safer for all.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use challenge and help connect them to the appropriate care. This evidence-based training will teach you how to apply the ALGEE action plan:

  • Assess for risk of suicide or harm
  • Listen nonjudgmentally
  • Give reassurance and information
  • Encourage appropriate professional help
  • Encourage self-help and other support strategies

MHFA training is currently being offered for FREE due to support from grant funding. See the MHFA Events page for a complete list of trainings.

MU Extension and USDA logos and USDA grant number for grant that supports this program

Dial 988 for Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Need help now?

Dial 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or visit 988lifeline.org.

Resources

Suicide-Proofing Your Home: A Guide to Keep Families Safe (PDF)

Brochure with steps you can take, and resources you can use, to make your home safe and prevent the chance of suicide.

You are not alone: Mental health and stress management resources for adolescent…

This two-sided postcard provides a quick reference for mental health and stress management resources for adolescents. Help is provided how you want it, when you need it - text, talk or web.

MO Ask Listen Refer suicide prevention training handout (PDF)

Ask Listen Refer (ALR) is an online suicide prevention training program that is available to ALL Missourians who want to learn more about warning signs, sample conversations and local resources. Use these guidelines from MO ALR to help those around you.

Mental Health Awareness Month Toolkit (PDF)

For Mental Health Awareness Month, MU Extension and Missouri partners have put together this toolkit which provides resources and tools to promote and support the mental health and wellbeing of rural individuals, farmers, ranchers, farmworkers, and their families in agricultural communities. This toolkit is also available as a digital flipbook.

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