This course is open to participants who live and work in Missouri. The course is valued at $170 per participant but is being offered to you at no cost by the UDSA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under sponsored Award #2020-70028-32728.

Adult Mental Health First Aid teaches how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use challenges in adults ages 18 and over. 

The course 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
• The course requires advanced registration. Participants must register 10 days in advance. 

- Participants must complete 2-hours of self-paced training at least 3 days prior to the course date.

- The 6.5-hour portion of the course is a small group-interactive training. Participants will join via Zoom and should be prepared to be present and actively engaged for the whole course. 

Technology Requirements:

- Computer with microphone and speakers

- HD webcam

Please register by 12/1/2024, as there is a mandatory 2-hour pre-work that must be completed 72 hours before the class begins. The Zoom link will be provided upon completion of the pre-work.