Mental Health First Aid Training
Overview
LPHI is committed to bridging the gap of the mental health provider shortage by providing tools and trainings to build community awareness and knowledge on how to identify, understand, and respond to mental health and substance use crisis.
These trainees become the first line of support in the community. Just as CPR helps even those without clinical training to assist an individual having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) prepares participants to interact with a person experiencing a mental health crisis through a culturally responsive lens. MHFA is an evidence-based public education program that introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs of mental health challenges and builds an understanding of appropriate detection techniques, interventions, resources, and referrals.
Training Opportunities
LPHI offers both Adult and Youth MHFA trainings. All community trainings are FREE to Louisiana residents and done virtually. Individuals who complete the training will receive a Mental Health First Aider certification, which is good for three years.
Adult Training
Adult Training is a skills-based training that teaches people how to identify, understand, and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge in adults age 18 and over. Adult training will take place over two half-days.
2026 Adult Training Dates
April 15 and 16 September 16 and 17
May 20 and 21 October 7 and 8
June 17 and 18 November 18 and 19
July 22 and 23 December 9 and 10
August 12 and 13
MHFA Trainings Open for Registration
Youth Training
Youth Training is a skills-based training that teaches parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, and health and human services workers how to identify, understand, and respond to an adolescent (ages 12-18) who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. Youth trainings take place over one day.
2026 Youth Training Dates
April 9
July 16
August 4
October 15
MHFA TRAINERS
