Mental Health First Aid Training

As a follow-up to Wright State University’s safety notification review, university employees can register for Mental Health First Aid Training sponsored by Wright State University.  

All employees must complete this training*. 

 

What is Mental Health First Aid?

Mental Health First Aid is a certification that teaches individuals how to assist and support others who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based practice training offered virtually and in-person that uses community-specific scenarios, activities, and videos to teach the skills needed to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges as well as how to provide initial support until they are connected with appropriate professional help. This certification is valid for three years.

 

Prerequisites

Each employee that registers for one of the Mental Health First Aid trainings offered must complete the pre-work at least 24 business hours before the class date. If pre-work is not completed, the employee cannot attend the training. Information on how to complete the pre-work will be provided to you via email about 3 weeks before your class date. 

After the training, you will complete an evaluation and receive your certification. Once trained, you will be certified in Mental Health First Aid for three years. 

Length of the Training Session

Mental Health First Aid training is typically a 7-hour course. 

 

Testimonials 

Employees who have completed the Mental Health First Aid certification have found it valuable in their interactions with students and colleagues: 

• "I deeply appreciated the Mental Health First Aid training opportunity, and I learned a lot that I integrate in both my professional and my personal life."
• "I walked away from my Mental Health First Aid training feeling empowered to be a part of these conversations, equipped now with some of the best tools for receiving such information and accompanying someone with the referrals for the next step."
• "I found the Mental Health First Aid to be very beneficial to promote ongoing assessment, support, and appropriate interventions for people experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis."

 

Registration

The registration is via Engage. Please follow the link below. 

Below are the currently available dates for 2025. More dates will be added as needed to ensure everyone is able to complete the training, including options for alternative shifts/working times and for Lake Campus. 

Classes are limited to 30 participants and must have at least 10 participants to move forward. A class will be canceled if we do not reach the minimum number of learners by the registration deadline. 

Schedule

Date of Training	Deadline to Register	Facilitators	Location	Registration
April 10, 2025	March 24, 2025	Emily Yantis-Houser & Rosemary Eustace	Virtual	Register for 4/10/25
April 14, 2025	March 24, 2025	Sara Baker & Huma Bashir	In-Person, Dayton Campus, Medical Sciences 129	Register for 4/14/25
April 18, 2025	March 28, 2025	Seth Gordon & Josh Francis	Virtual	Register for 4/18/25
April 25, 2025	April 4, 2025	Tara Hill & Rosemary Eustace	In-Person, Dayton Campus, Medical Sciences 129	Register for 4/25/25
April 29, 2025	April 8, 2025	Josh Ricker & Rebecca Cornell	In-Person, Lake Campus, DH 177	Register for 4/29/25
May 1, 2025	April 10, 2025	Huma Bashir & Emily Yantis-Houser	Virtual	Register for 5/1/25
May 5, 2025	April 14, 2025	Josh Ricker & Josh Francis	In-Person, Lake Campus, DH 177	Register for 5/5/25
May 7, 2025	April 16, 2025	Jon Lu & Seth Gordon	In-Person, Dayton Campus, Medical Sciences 129	Register for 5/7/25
May 12, 2025	April 21, 2025	Sara Baker & Tara Hill	In-Person, Dayton Campus, Medical Sciences 129	Register for 5/12/25
May 22, 2025	May 1, 2025	Rebecca Cornell & Jon Lu	Virtual	Register for 5/22/25

**Note: This training date only will be from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. with only 1 break throughout the day to pilot a shorter training date option. 

* All employees are required to complete mental health training. However, those employees who are unable to devote the time to the Mental Health First Aid training due to class schedules or other unavoidable situations will be eligible to substitute the faculty/staff module of the SOS for Higher Ed training.  This training uses video and interactive learning to teach students, faculty, and staff how to ACT (Acknowledge, Care, Tell) in their role in suicide prevention.  Through this training, you will learn how to recognize signs of suicide risk, how to have caring conversations that encourage someone to seek help, and how to build community connections that foster positive mental well-being. 

To access that module: 

• Visit mindwise.digitalchalk.com and click "Create Account"
• Enter name, Wright State University email address, and chosen password, click "Create"
• Enter the redemption code wright and click "Next"
• View the dashboard and select the SOS for Higher Ed training that fits your role

Counseling and Wellness will generate periodic reports to track your completion of this important initiative. 

Questions?

Send an email to mhfa@wright.edu for any questions concerning the training.