Mental Health First Aid for Rural Communities-Quality Health Associates of ND

Stand with your community and learn to identify, understand and help someone who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. In rural communities, there are significant challenges in accessing mental health care. Mental Health First Aid for Rural Communities helps adults acknowledge and begin to address those challenges, as well as to identify the many unique strengths that come from living in a community of supportive neighbors, friends, and families.

WHAT IT COVERS

• Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges.

• Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges.

• How to interact with a person in crisis.

• How to connect a person with help.

• Content on trauma, substance use and self-care.

  
  

WHO SHOULD TAKE IT

• Individuals who are a part of, connected to or support rural communities.

• 8.5-8.75 CEUs are available for several disciplines in ND: Nursing, EMS, Nursing Home Administrators, Peace Officers, Licensed Social Workers, Licensed Counselors, Licensed Addiction Counselors, Peer Support Specialists, and Massage Therapists

The course will teach you how to apply the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE):

• Assess for risk of suicide or harm.

• Listen non-judgmentally.

• Give reassurance and information.

• Encourage appropriate professional help.

• Encourage self-help and other support strategies

When and Where:

FREE virtual training courses are held three times per month through September 2026! Register at: qualityhealthnd.org/mhfa

Notes:

• This training includes 2 hours of prework, a 6.5 hour virtual training session (camera and audio required), and a post-test with evaluation.

• Please contact Tessa Schulz at tschulz@qualityhealthnd.org  for more information or to schedule a training.

• Check out our website: www.qualityhealthnd.org/contracts/mhfa to learn more. 

Funded by Quality Health Associates of North Dakota's Suicide Prevention Grant Strong Roots Field Kit

• Training is valued at $170. Thanks for a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA), learners may attend at no charge.