Mental Health First Aid for Work

At Uplift, we believe that mental health support should be part of every organization’s culture not an afterthought.

Our Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) program goes beyond basic training. We partner with you to create animpactful experience that gives your employees real skills and real support.

Mental Health First Aid

MHFA is a skills-based, evidence-based public education training program that equips individuals to identify, understand, and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health or substance use challenges. Trusted nationwide: More than 4 million people have completed MHFA training, led by thousands of certified instructors.

Peer-reviewed studies show that individuals trained in MHFA

Expand knowledge of signs, symptoms, and risk factors of mental health challenges
Connect employees to the right resources early
Build confidence to respond to others in real time
Creates and strengthens culturea of support.

Mental Health First Aid Training

What's
Included

MHFA can be brought to your organization virtually or in-person.

How long is the Mental Health First Aid training?

The length of training varies based on the delivery format:
Virtual: 7.5 hrs | In-Person: 9.5 hrs (includes
2 hours self-paced prep)

How is the program structured?

The Mental Health First Aid Certification course is delivered in one full day or two half-days with an additional 2 hours of pre- and post-work in the online system.

Can we customize the content?

The content follows the MHFA curriculum which needs to be followed to receive the certification. Ask us about supplemental, shorter, or follow-up trainings.

Do you provide promotional materials?

Yes, our Communication Kit provides
ready-to-use emails, images, and flyers to boost sign-ups. You will also receive a press release template.

Where do we serve?

While our company is based in Chicago we can provide training anywhere.

How many people can attend the course?

The maximum amount of people varies. Typically training ranges from 15 to 30 people per group. Contact us for more information

Learn more about Mental Health First Aid

Schedule time with us to chat about empowering your teams to support each other and create a culture of care.

Download our Convince Your Boss Letter

Our Convince Your Boss  Letter is an easy-to-use template to make the case to bring MHFA to your workplace