Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training at CWRU
University Health and Counseling Services will begin offering Mental Health First Aid—an evidence-based training program this fall led by certified trainers from CWRU.
What is MHFA?
Mental Health First aid prepares participants to recognize warning signs of mental health challenges, offer compassionate initial support, and guide individuals toward appropriate campus or community resources The curriculum covers common conditions such as depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, and substance use, and emphasizes non‑judgmental listening, risk awareness, and referral steps.
Why attend MHFA?
Mental health concerns like anxiety, stress, and depression are increasingly prevalent among university students, and MHFA empowers you to be a proactive part of the solution.
With increasing demand and sometimes delayed access to professional counseling, MHFA gives community members the skills to provide immediate, effective support.
Training is delivered by CWRU‑certified MHFA instructors who bring knowledge of campus-specific resources and a deep understanding of student experiences.
By participating, you help normalize conversations around mental health and contribute to building resilience across campus.
What you will learn
Participants will learn how to identify behavioral and verbal signs of mental health distress.
Practical strategies to approach someone in crisis, have supportive conversations, and encourage professional help
Ways to connect individuals to mental health services and community providers that offer mental health support and crisis intervention.
Background on self‑care, boundaries, and how to support others while maintaining your own well‑being.
This MHFA training is an empowering opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to actively contribute to a caring, resilient campus environment. Dates and registration links for Mental Health First Aid trainings can be found below.
Please note that May 13 and 14th training MHFA in Spanish.
| Date | Time | Location | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | |||
5/13/2026 & 5/14/2026 en español | 1pm - 5pm | In-person, KSL Room 215 | Register for May 13 AND 14th |
5/21/2026 | 8am - 4pm | In-person, TVUC Senior Classroom | Register for May 21st |
Mental Health First Aid Trainings can be requested for your student group or department. Please note that, If you would like to request a training, please contact Mary Halm (mxh1034@case.edu) and Melissa Borowski (mxh765@case.edu) at least a month in advance of the requested training date.
A note for Faculty and Staff:
Faculty and staff who are earning the Monthly Wellness Incentive, and complete Mental Health First Aid training in full to receive a certificate of completion, can attest for a $100 Program Incentive in the Stress Management category. The attestation forms can be found within the Wellness Tile at case.edu/hcm. Program attestations must be submitted by November 30, 2026, for the employee to receive the program incentive(s) in their final December 2026 pay. Visit this page for a step-by-step guide on how to attest in HCM.