Free Mental Health First Aid Training Offered at Shoreline Community College!
Shoreline Community College Counseling Center is offering free Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training for our campus community. MHFA is a research-supported international education program developed to teach adults how to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges. MHFA is a skills-based course that gives people the tools to assist someone who might be struggling with mental health or substance use challenges and connect them with appropriate support and resources. To date, 2.5 million people across the United States have been trained in MHFA.
Just as CPR helps those without clinical training assist an individual having a heart attack, MHFA prepares participants to interact with a person experiencing a mental health crisis. Mental Health First Aiders learn a 5-step Action Plan that guides them through reaching out and offering appropriate support.
With support from the Counseling Center, this training (valued at $170.00/participant) is FREE to Shoreline Community College employees and students.
Training Details:
We are currently offering a blended training which includes:
2-hour, self-paced online training prior to the in-person training and
6.5 hour in-person training
This quarter’s in-person training is scheduled for:
Thursday, May 30th, 9:00am-3:30pm
The self-paced online training must be completed prior to attending the in-person training. You must complete the online and in-person training to become a certified Mental Health First Aider. MHFA certification lasts for 3 years.
Please email Gwyn Hoffman-Robinson at gehoffman@shoreline.edu to register and/or find out more information. Please note registration is limited and a waiting list will be started when capacity is reached. Once registered, details as far as room location, etc. will be shared.
Spring Quarter Transfer Fair, hosted by Shoreline CC Advising Center in partnership with NW Step. This will be an outdoor event (weather permitting). Come and ask questions of different transfer schools and see where you can go after Shoreline.
Date: Tuesday, 5/7/24
Time: 10:00am-1:00pm
Location: PUB Courtyard
Rain Location: Quiet Dining Room
There will be snacks and advisors present to help you too. See you there!
Learn how Workforce Education can pay for your tuition, books, and transportation costs. We will share information on each Workforce Grant as well as the application process.
Visit startnextquarter.org to see if you are pre-qualified and sign up for our Information Sessions.
Please call our office at (206) 546-5882 or email workforce@shoreline.edu if you have any questions.
At WorkForce Education, our unique programs help students fund tuition, transportation, books, supplies, and more! Through eligibility, we can also provide one-on-one support to help students find the best path to meet their goals. To find out if you are qualified: Take a quick survey!
