Why Choose AFMH Training Programs?

• 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
• Our 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
  Registration Opens: January 2, 2025 | Closes: January 24, 2025 (or when full)
• Cohort #3: February 26, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
  Registration Opens: January 17, 2025 | Closes: February 20, 2025 (or when full)
• Cohort #4: March 13, 2025 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST
  Registration Opens: February 6, 2025 | Closes: March 6, 2025 (or when full)
• Cohort #5: April 29, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
  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 Opens: April 1, 2025 | Closes: May 1, 2025 (or when full)
• Cohort #7: June 26, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
  Registration Opens: June 1, 2025 | Closes: June 20, 2025 (or when full)

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• 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 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 RE-OPENED, Pre-Work Completed by January 29, 2025).
• Cost:  Free, Open to All over 18 years Old

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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.

• 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 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, 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) CANCELED 

• Cohort #3: Wednesday, February 12 and Thursday, February 13, 2025 from 12 p.m.- 3 p.m. EST | OPEN SLOTS, 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. 30 Open Slots,  Registration Opens January 17, 2025, Closes March 1, 2025,  Pre-Work Completed by March 11, 2025)

• 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
  

 Sign up here, Click on the flyer, or Scan the QR code!  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.