Mental Health First Aid for Every Community
Build the skills to recognize, respond to and support someone experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge.
A&V Academy for Maternal & Child Health offers official Mental Health First Aid programs for individuals, workplaces, schools and communities, taught by certified instructors.
Find the Right MHFA Training
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Perinatal Mental Health First Aid
Recognize. Respond. Connect.
Prepares professionals who support pregnant and postpartum families to recognize warning signs, respond with confidence and connect families to care.
Ideal forDoulas, nurses, lactation professionals, midwives, community health workers and maternal health teams.
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Adult Mental Health First Aid
Be prepared when someone needs support.
Teaches adults a practical action plan to recognize and respond to someone experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge.
Ideal forCommunity members, families, faith and civic groups, and anyone who wants to be ready to help.
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Mental Health First Aid at Work
Build a more mental health-ready workplace.
Helps employees, managers and leaders catch concerns early, know how to respond and connect coworkers to support.
Ideal forHR and People & Culture teams, managers, supervisors and organizational leaders.
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teen Mental Health First Aid
Empower teens to recognize when a friend may need help.
Teaches teens ages 14–18 to recognize warning signs in a friend and involve a trusted adult.
Ideal forHigh schools, school districts and youth-serving organizations.
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Looking to Train Your Team or Organization?
A&V delivers private Mental Health First Aid trainings for workplaces, schools, health systems and community organizations, scheduled around your team.
Tell us about your group and the program you're interested in, and we'll follow up with options, scheduling and pricing.
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Why A&V?
Practical. Engaging. Designed for Real-World Impact.
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Founded by two registered nurses
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Certified Mental Health First Aid instructors
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Individual and organizational training options
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Virtual and in-person options available