Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a program that works by teaching participants skills necessary to respond with care and genuine support to an individual experiencing a mental health or substance use concern or crisis. Mental health problems are common and, with the right help, wellness and recovery are possible.
We specialize in offering Youth and Adult MHFA courses to people in the sport environment. Our instructors have a long history of participating and working in sport environments.
We offer MHFA courses to sport parents, student-athletes, coaches, athletic administrators, and sports medicine professionals in virtual and in-person settings. Our instructors are also trained to offer specialized in-person courses to Higher Education, Rural Communities, Military Veterans & Families, and Fire/EMS populations.
Upon successful completion of any MHFA course, participants will be a certified Mental Health First Aider for three years.
MHFA for Sport Populations
We offer MHFA courses to coaches, parents, student-athletes, and athletic trainers. If you are an organization or department looking to offer a MHFA course to your group, team, organization, or department, please contact us to discuss details and pricing; prices start at $1398. BOC-approved CEU credits available for athletic trainers.
Scholarship funding may be available for student-athletes, parents, and coaches based upon donations and/or grant funding. Please indicate your scholarship funding interest when you request a course.
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Adult MHFA Course for Coaches & Athletic Staff
Virtual or fully in person (additional costs apply for travel). Higher Education module also offered in person.
In person: 8 hours of instructor-led training
Virtual: 2 hours of self-directed pre-work + 7 hours of instructor-led training (via Zoom).
The instructor-led portions of the course can be held over 1 or 2 days.
Please contact us to inquire about availability.
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Adult MHFA for Athletic Trainers
Virtual or fully in person (additional costs apply for travel). Higher Education module also offered in person. 8.0 BOC CEU credits offered.
.In person: 8 hours of instructor-led training
Virtual: 2 hours of self-directed pre-work + 7 hours of instructor-led training (via Zoom).
The instructor-led portions of the course can be held over 1 or 2 days.
Please contact us to inquire about availability.
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Youth MHFA Course for Coaches
Virtual or fully in person (additional costs apply for travel). Indigenous module also offered in person.
In person: 7 hours of instructor-led training
Virtual: 2 hours of self-directed pre-work + 5 hours of instructor-led training (via Zoom).
The instructor-led portions of the course can be held over 1 or 2 days.
Please contact us to inquire about availability.
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Youth MHFA for Athletic Trainers
Virtual or fully in person (additional costs apply for travel). Indigenous module also offered in person. 7.0 BOC CEU credits offered.
In person: 7 hours of instructor-led training
Virtual: 2 hours of self-directed pre-work + 5 hours of instructor-led training (via Zoom).
The instructor-led portions of the course can be held over 1 or 2 days.
Please contact us to inquire about availability.
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Youth MHFA Course for Parents (virtual)
Virtual or fully in person (additional costs apply for travel). Indigenous module also offered in person.
In person: 7 hours of instructor-led training
Virtual: 2 hours of self-directed pre-work + 5 hours of instructor-led training (via Zoom).
The instructor-led portions of the course can be held over 1 or 2 days.
Please contact us to inquire about availability.
MHFA for Higher Education, Rural Communities, Military Veterans & Families, and Fire/EMS populations
Our instructors are also trained to offer MHFA courses to those in Higher Education, military veterans and their families, and fire/EMS populations. These courses are approximately 8.5 hours and scheduled in person for 1 or 2 days in the Grand Forks, ND area (prices start at $1798). Outside this area, additional fees apply to cover travel costs.
If you are an organization or department looking to offer a MHFA course to your group, team, organization, or department, please contact us to discuss details and pricing.
Scholarship funding may be available for participants depending upon donations and/or grant funding. Please indicate scholarship funding interest when you contact us.
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Adult MHFA Course for Higher Education
Fully in person course lasting approximately 8.5 hours The course can be held over 1 or 2 days. Information is tailored to the higher education setting.
Location: In person in Grand Forks, ND (other locations available upon request for an additional fee).
Please contact us to inquire about availability.
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Adult MHFA for Military Veterans & Families
Fully in person course lasting approximately 8.5 hours The course can be held over 1 or 2 days. Information is tailored to the military population.
Location: In person in Grand Forks, ND (other locations available upon request for an additional fee).
Please contact us to inquire about availability.
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Adult MHFA Course for Fire/EMS
Fully in person course lasting approximately 8.5 hours The course can be held over 1 or 2 days. Information is tailored to the fire/EMS workforce.
Location: In person in Grand Forks, ND (other locations available upon request for an additional fee).
Please contact us to inquire about availability.
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Adult MHFA for Rural communities
Fully in person course lasting approximately 8.5 hours The course can be held over 1 or 2 days. Information is tailored to rural communities.
Location: In person in Grand Forks, ND (other locations available upon request for an additional fee).
Please contact us to inquire about availability.
FAQs
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Yes! MHFA & QPR courses can be given entirely online, so you can complete them from the comfort of your own home or within your work environment.
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Yes! We are happy to provide in-person instruction for no additional fee in the Grand Forks, ND area. Outside of that area, additional charges apply. Contact us to discuss details!
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Unfortunately, no. The courses are highly interactive. We also want to create and maintain safety for participants. Therefore, we cannot record the instructor-led portion for later viewing.
We do have a number of on-demand courses related to athlete mental health that you are welcome to view.
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Unfortunately, no. These courses are designed for adult participants only.
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Yes, we offer CE credits for specific courses offered to medical and mental health professionals (listed as “for Professionals”). We are an approved CE provider for the BOC and the NDBSWE.
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Yes! Thanks to our generous donors we offer scholarships. Please contact us to discuss details.
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Absolutely! Our goal is to offer this to as many people as we can, and your generous donation allows us to do this! Visit the link below to learn more.
Give the Gift of MHFA, QPR, & VitalCog
Supporting a friend, community member, colleague, employee, loved one, or someone you don’t even know in attending a MHFA or QPR course is invaluable in growing a community of people committed to caring for those experiencing a mental health or substance use concern.