MHFA: Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), issued by National Council for Mental Wellbeing. 40 coaches in our directory list it.
- What it means
- Training in recognizing and responding to someone experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge.
- What it takes
- A short course (roughly one day of training). Certification is valid 3 years and renewed through a short online recertification course.
- What it tells you
- A short awareness course, not a counseling qualification; shows the coach is prepared to notice when a client needs more support.
- Issued by
- National Council for Mental Wellbeing
A coach listing a credential on their website is not proof they hold it: check it with National Council for Mental Wellbeing.