Youth and Adult Mental Health First Aid Training
The Workforce Development and Training Team has partnered with various Community Service Boards (CSBs) across Virginia to share upcoming Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Trainings in TRAIN. Training opportunities shared with us have been entered onto TRAIN. Seach: “VDH MHFA.” Registration is required on TRAIN as well as on the CSB/Provider website.
- Adult MHFA is an 8-hour course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.
- Youth MHFA is designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. Similar in format to the Adult MHFA, it focuses on mental health, crisis management, and substance abuse in adolescents and youth.
Pre-Work is required for all MHFA Trainings. Many CSBs require that you register 2 weeks prior to the event date.
To access TRAIN, go to https://www.train.org/virginia/welcome.
Course and CSB Partner |
Date/Time |
Delivery Method |
TRAIN ID |
Youth MHFA |
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| Eastern Shore Community Services Board | Upon request, chorton@escsb.org | In person, Belle Haven, VA 23306 | 1113191 |
Adult MHFA |
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| Eastern Shore Community Services Board | Tue, Jun 18, 2024, 9 AM – 5 PM | In person, Belle Haven, VA 23306 | 1113195 |
| Eastern Shore Community Services Board | Tue, Aug. 20, 2024, 9 AM – 5 PM | In person, Belle Haven, VA 23306 | 1113195 |
| Eastern Shore Community Services Board | Tue, Sep. 17, 2024, 9 AM – 5 PM | In person, Belle Haven, VA 23306 | 1113195 |
| Eastern Shore Community Services Board | Tue, Oct. 15, 2024, 9 AM – 5 PM | In person, Belle Haven, VA 23306 | 1113195 |
| Eastern Shore Community Services Board | Tue, Nov. 19, 2024, 9 AM – 5 PM | In person, Belle Haven, VA 23306 | 1113195 |
Group MHFA Training
Local health departments and offices seeking large group MHFA trainings can reach out to the CSBs below.
| CSB Partner | CSB Contact |
| Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services | Bonnie Trammell, btrammell@dpcs.org |
| Eastern Shore Community Services Board | Charmin Horton, chorton@escsb.org |
| Goochland Powhatan Community Services | Robin Pentecost, rpentecost@goochlandva.us |
| Rappahanock Area Community Service Board | Michelle Wagaman, mwagaman@rappahannockareacsb.org |
| Rockbridge Area Community Services | BreAnne Rogers, brogers@racsb.org |
| Wytheville Training School Cultural Center | Marlena Thompson, marlena.thompson@mountrogers.org |
Other External Offerings
Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services
https://www.dpcs.org/training
Mental Health First Aid
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Interface
REVIVE! Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Education
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Eastern Shore Community Services Board
https://escsb.org/events/
Mental Health First Aid (Youth MHFA upon request)
QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Gatekeeper Training
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Interface
REVIVE! Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Education
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
safeTALK – Suicide Prevention Training
Goochland Powhatan Community Services Board
https://bewellva.com/training-events/
Mental Health First Aid
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Interface
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Mount Rogers Community Services Board
https://www.mountrogers.org/prevention-wellness/
Mental Health First Aid
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Interface
REVIVE! Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Education
Rappahannock Area Community Services Board
www.rappahannockareacsb.org/trainings
Mental Health First Aid
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Interface
safeTALK– Suicide Prevention Training
REVIVE! Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Education
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Western Tidewater Community Services Board
https://www.wtcsb.org/training-events/
Mental Health First Aid
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Interface
REVIVE! Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Education