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Support those who are in crisis or in need of help

About Us

Purdue Extension has a team of certified facilitators of Mental Health First Aid who can bring this important, and often life-saving, course to your community, organization, or business.

Hoosiers participated in Mental Health First Aid courses in 2018
Hoosiers participated in Mental Health First Aid courses in 2018

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Mental health matters

It's 11:30 a.m. and two coworkers sit down to lunch. One confesses he is going through a divorce and is struggling to cope. After strategic questions and lots of listening, his coworker suspects he may be suffering from depression. She reassures him that it's common to have these feelings during major life changes and encourages him to spend time with supportive friends and seek professional help.

What Do I Learn?

Mental Health First Aid educates on signs and symptoms of a variety of mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, substance use (including opioids), trauma and deliberate self-injury. Participants will learn how to assist those in need during specific situations in an attempt to get an individual appropriate help from a health professional.

Mental Health First Aid educates on signs and symptoms of a variety of mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, substance use (including opioids), trauma and deliberate self-injury. Participants will learn how to assist those in need during specific situations in an attempt to get an individual appropriate help from a health professional.

Where Are Courses Being Held?

Current offerings of Mental Health First Aid are listed below. Please check back often as more courses will be added. Registration includes a participant workbook and lunch. Cost of a course can be found on the registration link.







Who Should Attend?

Mental Health First Aid is open to any adult who is interested and wants to learn skills to assist those who may be in need. These courses have been attended by law enforcement, healthcare providers and professionals, school personnel, faith-based leaders, farmers, veterinarians, and concerned family members and friends.

For more information about Mental Health First Aid, visit: www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org

Contact Us

To connect with Purdue Extension about Mental Health First Aid please e-mail Stephanie Woodcox, Health and Wellness Specialist, at swoodcox@purdue.edu

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