09/03/2025
**CW/TW: su***de, mental illness, substance use**
Mental Health First Aid Training Scholarship Program 2025
Sponsored by the Filipino Mental Health Initiative of San Francisco
In recognition of Su***de Prevention Awareness Month this September, FMHI-SF will be offering scholarships to community members interested in becoming certified in Mental Health First Aid. These scholarships will cover the full cost of Youth Mental Health First Aid and/or Adult Mental Health First Aid courses. Priority will be given to applicants who live in San Francisco or work with programs or community-based organizations serving the Filipino and Filipina/o/x American community. BIPOC youth workers, organizational leaders, educators, caregivers, and parents are especially encouraged to apply.
What is Mental Health First Aid?
Similar to ‘First Aid’ and CPR, ‘Mental Health First Aid’ teaches individuals to help those experiencing mental health challenges or crises. Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. This training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care.
Learn more at www.fmhi-sf.org.
We are accepting applications for training scholarships until September 15th.
If you or someone you care about is in crisis and needs immediate support, please call the San Francisco Su***de Lifeline at (415) 781-0500 or text MYLIFE to 741741. Trained and experienced counselors are available FREE of charge 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist. If emergency medical care is needed, call 9-1-1 or go to the emergency room of the nearest hospital.
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Slide 1: Mental Health First Aiders certified with FMHI-SF in 2024.
