Free Mental Health First Aid Training Offered

(Press Release) West Palm Beach, FL – April 25, 2025 – In observance of Mental Health Awareness Month this May, Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service (Alpert JFS) is offering two free Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training sessions open to the public. MHFA is a groundbreaking public education program that equips participants with the tools to recognize early signs of mental illness and substance use disorders, respond with empathy and support, and guide individuals toward professional help. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year, and 1 in 6 U.S. youth (aged 6-17) experience a mental health disorder each year.

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Attendees can choose between Mental Health First Aid for Adults or Mental Health First Aid for Youth, the latter of which focuses specifically on identifying and addressing mental health concerns in children and adolescents. Each course takes place over two mornings and is open to individuals aged 18 and older. Participants must attend both sessions to receive official certification. Space is limited and advance registration is required.

WHEN:
Youth MHFA Training: May 8 & 9, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Adult MHFA Training: May 21 & May 22, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
 
WHERE:
Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service
5841 Corporate Way, Room 104
West Palm Beach, FL
 
REGISTER: To register or learn more, contact Courtney Marx at 561-713-1851 or [email protected], or visit www.AlpertJFS.org/MHFA.