Mental Health First Aid Missouri

04/02/2026

As the seasons change, it’s important to check on the young people in our lives. Research shows that su***de rates for adolescents often increase during the spring months, but there is hope. Support, connection and early intervention save lives, and spring is a great time to sign up for a training.
Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) and Question Persuade Refer (QPR) trainings help educators and community members learn to recognize warning signs, respond to youth in crisis, and connect young people with support.
Together, we can help ensure every young person feels seen, supported, and not alone. Email mhat@umsl.edu to learn more or sign up for an upcoming training.
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03/31/2026

UMSL’s College of Education and the Missouri Institute of Mental Health teamed up to present a Grand Seminar, where 115 future educators were trained in Youth Mental Health First Aid.
Thanks to a SAMHSA grant, UMSL’s newly certified Youth Mental Health First Aiders join more than 1500 educators across Missouri in receiving this vital training. Email us at mhat@umsl.edu to get involved.

03/30/2026

Congratulations to these new Adult Mental Health First Aid Instructors! This dynamic group will soon be facilitating MHFA across the state.
Spaces are still available for the next virtual Adult Mental Health First Aid Instructor Training, May 13-15th.
Want to join them? Learn about becoming an instructor: https://mhfamissouri.org/application/

03/26/2026

Learn more about Mental Health First Aid at the Missouri Association of Treatment Court Professionals Conference. Visit MHFAMissouri.org to sign up for a training.

03/18/2026

Be a part of the movement and attend a Mental Health First Aid or Youth Mental Health First Aid class. Register at:
https://mhfamissouri.org/mental-health-first-aider/

03/17/2026

Be a part of the movement and attend a Mental Health First Aid or Youth Mental Health First Aid class. Register at: https://mhfamissouri.org/mental-health-first-aider/

03/11/2026

Expand your impact and become dually certified as a Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Instructor May 13-15. Apply today! https://mhfamissouri.org/application/

03/09/2026

We are currently recruiting instructor candidates across Missouri to become MHFA Instructors. You don’t need to be a mental health professional, but successful instructors typically bring:
• A foundational understanding of mental health concepts
• Experience facilitating group learning or training
• A plan for how and where you’ll offer MHFA courses
If you are ready to take the next step, we invite you to apply at https://mhfamissouri.org/instructor/

03/06/2026

Thank you to the Missouri Association of Colleges for Teacher Education for allowing us to present at their 33rd Annual Conference. Thanks to a SAMHSA grant, over 1500 educators across Missouri have completed this training.

Learn more: 🔗 mhfamissouri.org/mhat

03/05/2026

You don’t have to choose just one course to teach. You can get dual certified as an Adult and Youth MHFA Instructor by taking both trainings separately. We are recruiting instructor candidates across Missouri to become dually certified MHFA Instructors. If you are ready to take the next step, we invite you to apply at https://mhfamissouri.org/instructor/

03/03/2026

We are currently recruiting instructor candidates across Missouri to become MHFA Instructors. You don’t need to be a mental health professional, but successful instructors typically bring:
• A foundational understanding of mental health concepts
• Experience facilitating group learning or training
• A plan for how and where you’ll offer MHFA courses

If you are ready to take the next step, we invite you to apply at https://mhfamissouri.org/instructor/

03/02/2026