Mental Health First Aid Workshop

display board with text "mental health matters" sits next to a dried floral vase

What: full day workshop
When: 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., Friday, June 6, 2025
Where: Reynolds Homestead Community Engagement Center
Cost: $50 (includes lunch)

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) takes the fear and hesitation out of starting conversations about mental health and substance-use by improving understanding and providing an action plan that teaches people to safely and responsibly identify and address issues as they arise. Receive a 3-year certification. University employees qualify for discounted rate.

The knowledge gained by attending the daylong training takes the fear and hesitation out of starting conversations around mental health and substance use issues. It improves understanding and provides a framework to help individuals in crisis and non-crisis situations. The training also covers Virginia Tech, local community, and national resources available for support.

Facilitated by Ana Agud, Virginia Tech Hokie Wellness.

Lunch is provided.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation or if you would simply like more information about the training, please contact Hokie Wellness by email at hokiewellness@vt.edu or by calling 540-231-8878.