Mental Health First Aid at Illinois

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training gives you the skills to reach out and support someone who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. Open to all University of Illinois students, faculty, and staff, each training includes online pre-work, in-person instruction, and online post-coursework for full certification. Browse upcoming sessions and register today. 

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

  • Mental Health First Aid Sessions March 31 - April 1 (Half-Day Format)

    1:00 - 4:00 pm
    Illini Union

    Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training gives you the skills to reach out and support someone who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. Open to all University of Illinois students, faculty, and staff, each training includes online pre-work, in-person instruction, and online post-coursework for full certification.

Thursday, April 23, 2026

  • Mental Health First Aid Sessions April 23-24 (Half-Day Format)

    1:00 - 4:00 pm
    Illini Union

    Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training gives you the skills to reach out and support someone who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. Open to all University of Illinois students, faculty, and staff, each training includes online pre-work, in-person instruction, and online post-coursework for full certification.

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

  • Mental Health First Aid Sessions May 5-6 (Half-Day Format)

    9:00 am - 12:30 pm
    Illini Union

    Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training gives you the skills to reach out and support someone who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. Open to all University of Illinois students, faculty, and staff, each training includes online pre-work, in-person instruction, and online post-coursework for full certification.

Thursday, May 28, 2026

  • Mental Health First Aid Sessions May 28 Online

    9:00 am - 4:30 pm

    Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training gives you the skills to reach out and support someone who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. Open to all University of Illinois students, faculty, and staff, each training includes online pre-work, in-person instruction, and online post-coursework for full certification.

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

  • Mental Health First Aid Sessions June 3

    9:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Student Dining and Residential Programs Building

    Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training gives you the skills to reach out and support someone who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. Open to all University of Illinois students, faculty, and staff, each training includes online pre-work, in-person instruction, and online post-coursework for full certification.