What is Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)?
Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to recognize and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges. Much like CPR prepares you to help in a cardiac emergency, MHFA prepares you to provide initial support for mental wellbeing.
Through this training, you’ll build the skills and confidence to support your friends, family, coworkers, or community members and connect them to additional support when needed.
Anyone can earn their Mental Health First Aid certification! Join over 6 million MHFAiders and #BeTheDifference.
To learn more:
Visit the official MHFA site
Read the latest info sheet
What You Get with Lighthouse MHFA
Nationally Accredited Training
Your certification is recognized across the US.
Flexible Learning
Virtual classes, pre-work, and materials designed to fit your schedule.
Supportive Environment
Ask questions, practice skills, and join a community that values growth and mental wellbeing.
Do I have to live in a certain state or time zone to participate in these trainings?
No, you can live in any US state and take classes with Lighthouse MHFA! However, meeting times are posted in Eastern Standard Time.
Getting Started
Pre-work will take about 2 hours to complete, and the instructor-led training portion will be about 8 hours including breaks
Step 1:
Register for a Mental Health First Aid class
Step 2:
Check your email for confirmation and a pre-work link
Step 3:
Complete pre-work before class
Step 4:
Join the instructor-led training via Zoom
Pre-Work Requirement
Pre-work must be completed before attending the instructor-led portion of the training. If pre-work is not complete, credit cannot be given.
We hope to offer the following trainings soon:
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Youth Mental Health First Aid
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Teen Mental Health First Aid
If you're looking for instructors for these specialties, please visit the MHFA directory.
In the Community
Stephanie Alicata
Founder & Community Educator
Nationally Certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor
Everyone deserves to feel seen and supported. My goal is to bring Mental Health First Aid to the community so people can have the knowledge and confidence to help each other through life's challenges.
Shining a Light on Future Trainings
Why not grab a freebie while you're here?
Download your free Lighthouse MHFA worksheet and get a head start before you even enroll!
Contact Lighthouse MHFA
Located in FL 🌴
Serving clients virtually across the US
Phone: (727) 228-2073
Email: contact@lighthousemhfa.com
