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Why Choose AFMH Training Programs?

Our mission is to break the stigma of mental illness in the African global community by

by equipping and empowering you with skills and resources to support each other. These training opportunities will provide participants with practical tools to respond to mental health and suicide concerns with confidence, compassion, and care.

As part of our Behavioral Health Education Program and Team Conquerors Program, Africans for Mental Health (AFMH) is proud to partner with Sheppard Pratt and the Maryland Department of Health to offer multiple FREE training certifications to empower community members with the knowledge and skills needed to support mental wellness and prevent suicide.

For more information, please contact us at 📧 advocacy@africansformentalhealth.org.

Be A QPR-Trained Gatekeeper - Suicide Prevention Ally

FREE QPR Gatekeeper-Suicide Prevention Training (Virtual)

Description: QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) is a nationally recognized suicide prevention training designed to teach individuals how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. By the end of the training, participants will be certified as QPR Gatekeepers, equipped with the skills to potentially save a life.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to recognize the early warning signs of suicide
- Steps to engage with a person in crisis and offer hope
- Referral resources for mental health support and intervention
Format: Online 2-Hour, Instructor-Led, Interactive Training
Cost: Free, Open to All over 18 years Old

=Training Dates and Times for Each Cohort:

✅ Cohort #1: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. EST (Registration Closed), Cohort Training Complete

🗓️ Cohort #2: January 28, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EST Registration Opens January 2, 2025, Closes January 23, 2025 or when we have reached capacity

🗓️ Cohort #3: February 20, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. EST | Registration Opens January 17, 2025, Closes February 12, 2025 or when we have reached capacity

🗓️ Cohort #4: March 18, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. EST
🗓️ Cohort #5: April 22, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. EST
🗓️ Cohort #6: May 20, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. EST
🗓️ Cohort #7: June 24, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. EST

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Be A Certified Youth Mental Health First Aider

FREE Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training

Description: Mental Health First Aid® for Youth equips you with the skills to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth ages 12 to 18. Upon completion, participants receive a 3-year certification.
Format:
- 2 hours of self-paced/pre-work online learning. We require at least 50 percent of the cohort to complete their prework for the training to proceed.
- 6 hours of live, instructor-led training over two days (3-hour sessions)
- Participants must have a working camera and microphone and are expected to remain on-camera for the entire course, except during scheduled breaks.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health issues
- Ways to support adolescents and transitioning youth in distress and connect them to appropriate resources
- Strategies to build confidence in approaching difficult conversations with empathy and care
Our Partner: The Maryland Department of Health Behavioral Health Administration
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Training Dates and Times for Each Cohort:
- 🗓️ Cohort #1: Wednesday, December 11 & Thursday, December 12, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. EST | (Registration Closed), Cohort Training Complete)
- 🗓️ Cohort #2: Monday, February 3 & Monday, February 10, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. EST | (Registration Open, Pre-Work Completed by January 29, 2025).
Cost: Free, Open to All over 18 years Old

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Be A Certified Adult Mental Health First Aider

FREE Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training

Description: This evidence-based training teaches participants how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges in adults. Participants will receive a 3-year certification upon completion.
Format:
- 2 hours of self-paced/pre-work online learning. We require at least 50 percent of the cohort to complete their prework for the training to proceed.
- 6 hours of live, instructor-led training over two days (3-hour sessions)
- Participants must have a working camera and microphone and are expected to remain on-camera for the entire course, except during scheduled breaks.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to recognize and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health issues
- Ways to support adults in distress and connect them to appropriate resources
- Strategies to build confidence in approaching difficult conversations with empathy and care
Cost: Free, Open to All over 18 years Old
Our Partner: Sheppard Pratt
Training Dates and Times for Each Cohort:
- 🗓️ Cohort #1: Wednesday, December 18 and Thursday, December 19, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. EST | (Registration Closed, Training Complete)
- 🗓️ Cohort #2: Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 22, 2025 from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. EST | (Closed, Pre-Work Due by January 19, 2025),
- 🗓️ Cohort #3: Wednesday, February 12 and Thursday, February 13, 2025 from 12 p.m.- 3 p.m. EST | (Registration on hold) | Pre-Work Completed by February 5, 2025)
- 🗓️ Cohort #4: Tuesday, March 18 and Wednesday, March 19, 2025 from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. EST.
- 🗓️ Cohort #5: Tuesday, April 8 and Wednesday, April 9, 2025 from 12 p.m. -3 p.m. EST.
- 🗓️ Cohort #6: Tuesday, May 20 and Wednesday, May 21, 2025 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. EST
- 🗓️ Cohort #7: Tuesday, June 10 and Wednesday, June 11, 2025 from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. EST

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