Mental Health First Aid Training
Learn how to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges, offer initial support and help connect someone to appropriate care.
Fishers Health Department offers Mental Health First Aid training for adults who want to better support youth or other adults in their community.
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches adults how to support adolescents ages 12–18 who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge, or who are in crisis.
Best for: The training is designed for parents, caregivers, teachers, coaches, mentors, school staff, youth-serving professionals and other adults who interact with young people.
Upcoming Training
Monday, November 16, 2026
9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Fishers Community Center
$54.90 per person
Registration by November 2
Course Format & Time Commitment
This is a blended training that includes:
- 2-hour self-paced online course completed before the training
- In-person training from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on November 16
Participants will receive instructions for completing the online portion by email after registering.
What You’ll Learn
Participants learn how to recognize common youth mental health and substance use challenges, provide initial support and use a step-by-step action plan to help connect a young person with additional resources when needed. Topics may include anxiety, depression, substance use, psychosis, disruptive behavior disorders and eating disorders.
Bring Youth Mental Health First Aid to Your Organization
Youth Mental Health First Aid is a good fit for schools, youth organizations, coaches, mentors, faith-based organizations and other groups that work with young people. Organizations can also request a training for their staff, volunteers or members.
Adult Mental Health First Aid
Adult Mental Health First Aid teaches participants how to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges in adults ages 18 and older, provide initial support and help connect someone with appropriate care. Topics include anxiety, depression, psychosis and substance use disorders.
Best for: Adults who want practical skills for supporting coworkers, friends, family members, neighbors or other members of the community.
Training may be offered as a full in-person course or as a blended format with online pre-work and an in-person session. This course requires a minimum of 5 people. The FHD reserves the right to cancel or reschedule this course.
Stay tuned for more trainings to be announced.
Questions?
Not sure which training is right for you or your organization? Contact the Fishers Health Department’s Community Support Team for help finding or scheduling a training.
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