Mental Health First Aid Workshops
- BCSPC
- Sep 13
- 1 min read
Why learn Mental Health First Aid?
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges.
The courses cover:
• Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges.
• How to interact and support a person in crisis and non-crisis.
• How to connect a person with other support strategies and help.
• Expanded content on trauma, substance abuse use, and self-care.
Adult MHFA: Thursday, October 2, 2025, from 9am to 4pm, (Two-hour pre-work assigned)
Youth MHFA: Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 9am to 4pm
Where: Corewell Health Center for Wellness, 133 West Main, Benton Harbor.
Cost: There is no cost to attend (a $170 value). You must register to reserve your seat. Lunch is provided.
For questions, contact Terri Albers: terri.albers@corewellhealth.org or 269-985-4456.
Mental Health First Aid for Public Safety
The course covers:
Signs and symptoms of common mental health and substance use challenges.
How to recognize common risk factors and warning signs.
Crisis diffusion and follow-up tactics.
Reassurance tactics.
How to encourage appropriate help.
Self-help and support strategies.
Date: Monday, October 13
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where: Andrews University-Buller Hall Room 250, 8488 E. Campus Circle Dr, Berrien Springs
Cost: $75 / person
Register by emailing your name, MCOLES # to harveyb@andrews.edu
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