MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID

Mental Health First Aid is an international program proven to be effective. Peer-reviewed studies

published in Australia, where the program originated, show that individuals trained in the program:

• Grow their knowledge of signs, symptoms and risk factors of mental illnesses and addictions.
• Can identify multiple types of professional and self-help resources for individuals with a mental illness or addiction.
• Increase their confidence in and likelihood to help an individual in distress.
• Show increased mental wellness themselves.

Studies also show that the program reduces the social distance created by negative attitudes and perceptions of individuals with mental illnesses.

When: Friday, January 16, 2026                               

Time:  9:00am-4:00pm CT                                          

Lunch 12-1pm (on your own)                                    

Where: McCook Community College- East Campus Room 230

  905 East 7^th Street

  McCook, NE 69001

There is no registration fee to attend.

Sponsored by Region II Human Services & Mid-Plains Business & Community Education

REGISTRATION:

Please fill out the registration link below and email to shannonsell@localhost

Additional questions, please contact Shannon at 308-529-0595 or at shannonsell@localhost

CEU’s are not available for the training, but a certificate of completion will be available after the training.

Please register by Wednesday, January 14, 2026. 

MHFA Mc Cook Jan 16 2026