About the Training
The University of Maryland is excited to offer Mental Health First Aid to our campus community.
Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders in adults. This 8-hour 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. Courses will be offered in a virtual format in Fall 2020. This will consist of a 2-hour self-paced introductory module, followed by the Skill Development segments of the training, taught synchronously via Zoom.
You must attend the entire training and complete an exam to be certified.
Seats are limited, so please register ASAP. If the courses fill, we will add new dates. If the course does not have at least 5 participants registered one week prior, we will cancel the course. Either way, you will receive an email one week prior to your scheduled training.
Please remember, if you register to participate, you are committing to attend the FULL 8 hours. Participants will receive a certificate marking their certification in Mental Health First Aid. This certification is active for 3 years and can be a great addition to your resume.
For more information, see mentalhealthfirstaid.org.
Upcoming Trainings & Registration
Training Dates
Wednesday, October 14 - 9:30am - 3:30pm - Registration Closed
Friday, October 16 - 9:30am - 3:30pm - Registration Closed
Saturday, October 24 - 9:00am - 3:00pm Registration Closed - This training is being paid for by the Student Government Association. Thank you, SGA!
Tuesday, October 27 - 10:00am - 4:00pm GRADUATE STUDENTS ONLY - This training is being partially subsidized by the Graduate School. Thank you, Grad School!
Register Here: https://forms.gle/pC8RJywaApAY2kBa8
Self-Paced Introductory Module
In order to complete the self-paced portion of the training, you MUST register a minimum of one week prior to the training date. It will take approximately 3 days from registration to gain access to the module. If you do not complete it before the live class, you cannot attend.
Cost
We are offering the course for $28.95 per person, which covers the seat in the self-paced introductory course and an electronic manual, processing guide, and resource guides, as well as certification through the National Council for Behavioral Health. Departments and organizations can pay through KFS fund transfer or via credit card through our online portal.
Sometimes training sessions may be subsidized by various groups, so individuals may see lower costs for specific training sessions. (For example, if Student Government Association wants to cover $18.95 per student, and the student pays the remaining $10.)
Return to this page for additional training dates for which you can register. Or if you represent a department or group on campus who can provide at least 5 participants and would like to schedule a separate training just for your group, please share your interest with us using this form: https://forms.gle/fNbun9U6xDaMenXt9
Register for a Mental Health First Aid course here!
Contact Mental Health First Aid Coordinator, Leslie Krafft (lkrafft@umd.edu) for assistance with logistical details.
Instructors
The University of Maryland, College Park has certified instructors across campus. 
One of the following instructors will facilitate your training:
- Lorae Bonamy, Fraternity & Sorority Life
- Nadine Dangerfield, BSOS – Anthropology
- Matthew DiCicco, Resident Life
- Blessing Enekwe, Graduate School – Postdoctoral Affairs
- Jennifer Enriquez, Stamp Student Union – Graduate Student Life
- Meredith Gramlich, EDUC – Center for Transition and Career Innovation
- Leslie Krafft, Resident Life
- Olivia Mays, Health Center
- Sue Sherburne, Athletics
For more information, please contact lkrafft@umd.edu.