Online Adult Mental Health First Training (2024-2025)
Be A 3-Year Certified Adult Mental Health Aider | Maryland - NEW CLASS ALERT!
This evidence-based training teaches participants how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges in adults.
Our goal is to train 390 participants will receive a 3-year Mental Health First Aider certification upon completion.
Format:
- 2 hours of self-paced/pre-work online learning. We require at least 80 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
Our Maryland 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 #: Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 22, 2025 from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. EST | (Registration Closed, Training Complete)
- ✅ Cohort #2: Wednesday, February 12 and Thursday, February 13, 2025 from 12 p.m.- 3 p.m. EST | (Registration Closed, Training Complete)
- ✅ Cohort #3: Tuesday, March 18 and Wednesday, March 19, 2025 from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. EST. (Registration Closed, Training Complete)
- ✅ Cohort #4: Tuesday, April 8 and Wednesday, April 9, 2025 from 12 p.m. -3 p.m. EST. (Registration Closed, Training Complete)
- Cohort #6: Tuesday, May 20 and Wednesday, May 21, 2025 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. EST. Registration Period: April 6, 2025 - May 10, 2025. Pre-Work due May 9, 2025 | Waiting List Closed
- Cohort #7: Tuesday, June 10 and Wednesday, June 11, 2025 from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. EST. Registration Period: April 24, 2025 - June 1, 2025. Pre-Work due June 3, 2025
- Cohort #8: Wednesday, July 23 and Thursday, July 24, 2025 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. EST. Registration Period: June 1, 2025 - July 10, 2025. Pre-Work due July 15, 2025
- Cohort #9: Tuesday, August 12 and Wednesday, August 13, 2025 | 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. EST | Registration Period: July 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025. Pre-Work due August 4, 2025
Sign up here, Click on the Cohort OR on the flyer! Maximum Spots: 30
NOTE: At least 80% of the cohort must complete their prework for the training to proceed. With a cohort size of 30, this means at least 24 participants need to complete their prework by designated deadline. If the minimum completion rate is not achieved, the training will be canceled or rescheduled.
Online QPR Suicide Prevention Training (2024-2025)
Be A QPR-Trained Gatekeeper | Maryland
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 trainings, 455 participants will be certified as QPR Gatekeepers, equipped with the skills to potentially save a life.
Format: Online 2-Hour, Instructor-Led, Interactive Training
Cost: Free
Our Maryland Partner: Sheppard Pratt
Training Dates and Times for Each Cohort:
- ✅ Cohort #1: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. EST | Cohort Training Complete
- ✅ Cohort #2: January 28, 2025 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST | Cohort Training Complete
- ✅Cohort #3: February 26, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST | Cohort Training Complete
- Cohort #4: March 13, 2025 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST | 5 Open Slots
Closes: March 11, 2025 (or when full)
- Cohort #5: April 29, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST| 35 Open Slots
Registration Opens: April 1, 2025 | Closes: April 23, 2025 (or when full)
- Cohort #6: May 8, 2025 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST | Registration Open, 25 Open Slots
- Cohort #7: June 26, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST | 35 Open Slots
Registration Opens: May 10, 2025 | Closes: June 20, 2025 (or when full)
- Cohort #8: Thursday, July 10, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. EST | 35 Open Slots
Registration Opens: June 10, 2025 | Closes: July 4, 2025 (or when full)
- Cohort #9: 9: Thursday, August 28, 2025 | 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. EST | 35 Open Slots
Registration Opens: July 11, 2025 | Closes: August 22, 2025 (or when full)
- Cohort #10: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 | 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. EST | 35 Open Slots
Registration Opens: August 29, 2025 | Closes: September 20, 2025 (or when full)
- Cohort #11: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. EST | 35 Open Slots
Registration Opens: September 10, 2025 | Closes: October 20, 2025 (or when full)
Sign up here, Click on the Cohort OR on the flyer! Maximum Spots: 35
Online Youth Mental Health First Training (2024-2025)
Be A 3-Year Certified Youth Mental Health Aider | Maryland
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, 40 participants receive a 3-year certification.
Format:
- 2 hours of self-paced/pre-work online learning. We require at least 80 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
Maximum Spots: 20
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 Closed), Cohort Training Complete)
- Cost: Free, Open to All over 18 years Old
REGISTER: Click on the Cohort OR on the flyer!
NOTE: At least 80% of the cohort must complete their prework for the training to proceed. With a cohort size of 20, this means at least 18 participants need to complete their prework by designated deadline. If the minimum completion rate is not achieved, the training will be canceled or rescheduled.
North Texas Suicide Prevention Training 2025 (In-Person)
Be a QPR-Trained Gatekeeper
QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) is a nationally recognized suicide prevention training that empowers individuals to:
☑️ Recognize the warning signs of suicide
☑️ Engage with someone in crisis and offer hope
☑️ Refer them to professional help and support
By the end of this training, 200 participants will be certified as QPR Gatekeepers, equipped with the skills to potentially save a life in North Texas.
Training Format & Details
📝 Format: In-Person, 2-hour, instructor-led, interactive training
🕘 Session Options: Choose Morning (10:00 AM – 12:30 PM CST) OR Afternoon (2:00 PM – 4:30 PM CST)
🎟️ Max Class Size: 30 participants per session (60 per cohort)
💰 Cost: FREE
Our Texas Partners
🤝 JPS Health Network
🏫 Texas Wesleyan University
Upcoming Training Dates & Locations
📍 Location: Louella Baker Martin Building (Lou’s Place)
🏛️ Texas Wesleyan University | 1112 Wesleyan Street, Fort Worth, TX 76105
🔹 Registration: Open for 60 participants (Morning OR Afternoon session)
🔹 Registration Deadline: March 27, 2025, or when full
Cohort #5 – Saturday, April 12, 2025
📍 Location: Bobby Bragan Fellowship Hall | Polytechnic United Methodist Church
🏛️ Texas Wesleyan University | 3229 E. Rosedale St., Fort Worth, TX 76105
🔹 Registration: Open for 60 participants (Morning OR Afternoon session)
🔹 Registration Deadline: April 4, 2025, or when full
More Training Dates TBD | Interested? Join our North Texas Waiting List
How to Register
☑️ Sign up now! Click on your preferred Cohort or the flyer to register.
⏳ Spots are limited—maximum of 60 participants per cohort!
For questions, contact advocacy@africansformentalhealth.org.
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