Mental Health First Aid Oklahoma

Mental Health First Aid Oklahoma (MHFA OK) is a DCCCA prevention program funded in part by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. MHFA OK provides Mental Health First Aid trainings virtually and in-person across the State of Oklahoma, working to serve all communities and sectors. We offer the standard curriculums of Adult MHFA and Youth MHFA in addition to the community-specific trainings for a variety of sectors. Through the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, MHFA OK provides all courses free of cost to Oklahoma organizations, businesses and individuals.

Become a Mental Health First Aider

Learn how to spark hope in others! Join more than 2.6 million Americans nationwide who have been trained to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge. Mental Health First Aid teaches participants a five-step action plan (ALGEE) to support someone developing signs and symptoms of a mental illness or experiencing a variety of crises. Through this internationally renowned and evidence-based training, participants earn a three-year certification. Whether you are supporting someone in a professional or personal capacity, the skills you learn through Mental Health First Aid will help you effectively encourage mental wellness and can save a life. In partnership with the ODMHSAS Training Institute, MHFA OK offers a variety of community trainings open to the public, free of charge. Visit our training calendar to see available options!

Book a Mental Health First Aid Training

Are you looking for an effective training to bring to your organization or group? MHFA OK facilitates trainings for all Oklahoma organizations interested in any sector. We have trained a variety of groups and organizations, including:

Through our ODMHSAS-funded grant, MHFA OK is able to provide these trainings free of charge to your organization. This includes instructors, materials, LMS coordination, and seat fees. Interested in booking a training? Complete our training request form and you will be contacted within 7-10 business days regarding your inquiry.

Become a Mental Health First Aid Instructor

Interested in teaching Mental Health First Aid to your community or organization? Through our ODMSHAS-funded grant, MHFA OK provides multiple “Training of Trainer” (TOT) opportunities annually. These trainings are paid for through MHFA OK, but facilitated by the National Council of Mental Wellbeing, who operates Mental Health First Aid nationwide. The instructor certification process includes self-paced pre-work, a 3-day training that presents the Mental Health First Aid course and provides in-depth instruction on facilitating the curriculum., and a written exam and teach-back presentation that evaluates each candidate’s ability to present the Mental Health First Aid course to a variety of audiences.  Instructor candidates can become certified to teach the Adult or Youth curriculum, or both. Once certified, they can also add the additional community-specific training modules.

To maintain certification, Mental Health First Aid Instructors must teach the course at least three times per year. MHFA OK provides opportunities for training, support with materials and delivery, as well as teaching assistance and networking opportunities with fellow instructors. If this opportunity fits your needs and abilities, apply for our hosted TOT session!

Note: applying on the form at the link above does not guarantee you a seat in an upcoming TOT session. Candidates are reviewed based upon skills, availability and comfortability with the topics Mental Health First Aid covers. This includes crises such as suicide, overdose and psychosis.

Questions? Please reach out to MHFA-OK@DCCCA.org!