Mental Health Matters: Mental Health First Aid
- When
- Friday, November 13, 20269:00 AM – 4:30 PM CSTAdd to calendarGoogle Calendar
- Where
- Campus Recreation Center 1921513 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35233Open in Maps
- Hosted by
- Center for Teaching & Learning
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About
Mental Health Matters - Mental Health First Aid
Presented by Consuelo Click, Associate Director of Student Counseling
All Day event
A Center for Teaching and Learning event
Description: This full-day training helps you recognize when someone may be facing a mental health or substance use challenge—and how to respond with empathy, confidence, and care.
Through a blend of self-paced online learning and live virtual instruction, you’ll gain practical tools to support peers in crisis, connect them with help, and understand the impact of trauma, substance use, and self-care. You’ll leave equipped to make a difference in someone’s moment of need.
What to expect:
A 2-hour online module completed before the in-person sessionA full-day, instructor-led training with lunch breaksNational certification in Mental Health First AidCredit toward your UAB Mental Health Advocate Certificate – Level 3Why it’s worth your time:
Learn how to recognize and respond to mental health and substance use challengesBuild leadership skills rooted in compassion and clarityStrengthen your résumé or grad school applications with national certificationBe the advocate someone may needReady to sign up? Register on this calendar link.
Additional steps: Email Consuelo Click (cclick@uab.edu) to set up your Mental Health First Aid online account and access your materials. Space is limited, and full attendance is required for certification.
Please email cclick@uab.edu with any disability accommodations or dietary restrictions.