A FY23/24 goal for DE BEST is for our volunteers to complete Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certification training.
Because this is a virtual training, the course has PRE-REQUISITE work that will save time and prepare you for the course content. The self-led assignment is required before attending the virtual version of MHFA training:
- An open DLC account is required for registration. DLC login is located on this page: https://dhr.delaware.gov/training/. Please contact us via email if you need help setting up your DLC account.
- Upon signing up on this portal, we will provide your name and email address to DSAMH so that your corresponding DLC account may be confirmed and registered for the course in DLC.
- Confirmation and the Pre-Requisite work will be sent to you via email. Upon receipt, it is important to view this assignment and "click through" to 69% after its short module in preparation for the virtual course.
Please NOTE: Since there is pre-requisite work, opportunity registrations will be closed a week prior to the date of the training.
What is Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)?
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs of mental health concerns, builds understanding of their impact, and overviews common treatments. The course uses role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to assess a mental health crisis; select interventions and provide initial help; and connect persons to professional, peer and social supports as well as self-help resources. MHFA allows for early detection and intervention by teaching participants about the signs and symptoms of specific illness like anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and addictions. The program offers concrete tools and answers key questions like "What can I do?" and "Where can someone find help?" Participants are introduced to local mental health resources, national organizations, support groups, and online tools for mental health and addictions treatment and support. MHFA USA is operated by the National Council for Behavioral Health.
Learning Objectives
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Provide an overview of the prevalence and impact of mental health
problems in the United States -
Introduce MHFA Action Plan an how it fits within the array of interventions
available to address mental health problems -
Provide an overview of the signs, symptoms, and possible risk factors and warning signs of depression and anxiety
Things to Consider
Please note that due to the nature of the content, elements may be triggering. Prior to signing up, consider that this is an extensive 8 hour training. A thirty minute lunch will be observed, and breaks will be provided throughout the training.
After You Sign Up Today
Once you have signed up for this opportunity, your profile will be reviewed for accuracy. Your email address, name and phone number will be used to register you for the course through DLC by DSAMH. You will then receive the 2-hour "Pre-Requisite" packet via email. The packet must be completed before attending this training.
If you feel the need for more direction, it is your responsibility to contact the Program Manager at 302.383.3130 immediately for more details about your role.
YOUR ACTIVITY/DEPLOYMENT NOTIFICATIONS AND REPORTING
You will be emailed once your shift has been approved.
A reminder email will be sent the day before your activity/deployment.
A final reminder email will be sent to you at 6:00 AM on the morning of your deployment. NOTE: Remember to clock in/out for your shift using the link sent to email morning of shift.
Please remember to 'sign in' and 'sign out' through this portal (or through your phone app: CauseConnect using portal sign in and password) so that your hours of service are recorded. If there are issues with using the portal or CauseConnect, send an email to DEBESTVolunteers@gmail.com that includes (as applicable): shift hours, hours worked, number of resources distributed, number of interventions conducted and any incidents, data or comments regarding your shift.
Important FAQ and Other Information
NO deployment is authorized unless there is a digitally signed Code of Conduct and Photo Release Acknowledgement on your SERVDE.org profile, AND all training/s required for the role (see below, if applicable). While all of these are captured here on our portal, we will audit your SERVDE.org profile under "Trainings" to confirm that required qualifications have been recorded there as well. Please check out your DE BEST Volunteer Onboarding page for more details on Requirements: http://debest.galaxydigital.com/de-best-volunteer-onboarding/
