The MAAETC Regional Partner Site at VCU is proud to offer the Mental Health First Aid Adult Course for HIV Providers. 

Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour course that teaches you how to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The training helps you identify, understand, and respond to signs of addictions and mental illnesses.

This course is ideal for HIV testers, community health workers, patient navigators, nurses, and case managers who may help clients who are experiencing a mental health crisis. 

Objectives

Learn the following information and skills:

• Risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems.
• Information on depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, and addiction disorders.
• A 5-step action plan to help someone developing a mental health problem or in crisis.
• Where to turn for help — professional, peer, and self-help resources.

ONLINE COURSE WORK

Prior to joining the synchronous zoom class,  you will be required to complete 4 hours of self-paced training.  You will receive a link to this training after registration.

Certificate of Completion

Certificates will be provided upon completion of this program which confirms 8 hours of attendance at this program.

For questions about this program, please email robert.rodney@vcuhealth.org.