Recognize
Notice possible signs and warning signals and distinguish urgent situations from noncrisis support needs.
Wholistic Vibes Wellness
Build a Team That Knows How to Respond
Adult Mental Health First Aid gives staff, leaders, and community-facing teams a shared, evidence-based framework for recognizing possible mental health or substance use challenges, starting supportive conversations, and connecting people to appropriate help—without diagnosing or becoming the therapist.
4.86/5average learner rating
14verified course reviews
14learners certified
100%certification rate
Results reflect WVW’s July 25, 2026 private Adult Mental Health First Aid course and verified MHFA Connect reviews. No clinical or long-term organizational outcomes are claimed.
Skills for the moments that matter
Good intentions are not a response plan.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an evidence-based, skills-based training that teaches people how to identify, understand, and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges. Learners practice how to provide initial support while maintaining clear professional and personal boundaries.
Respond
Use the MHFA Action Plan and practice calm, nonjudgmental listening during difficult conversations.
Connect
Encourage appropriate professional, peer, community, and self-help resources while staying within the First Aider role.
Verified learner feedback
What learners said.
“Superb presentation of invaluable information!”Anonymous MHFA Connect course review
“Very useful information and I feel more confident in my ability to have serious conversations about mental health!”Anonymous MHFA Connect course review
“This was a helpful course and I think what I’ve learned will be very useful.”Anonymous MHFA Connect course review
2026 Public Sessions
Tuesday and Saturday dates through December.
Virtual Microsoft Teams sessions are $225 per learner. Registration and payment are required to reserve a seat. Each course requires at least five paid learners and is limited to 30 learners.
$225per learner
Choose your date
View all open public sessions and select the Tuesday or Saturday date that works for you.
View dates and register →Complete required work
Finish all assigned pre-work before training and required post-work after the session.
Review requirements →Attend the full session
Full attendance and completion of all course requirements are required for certification.
Certification details →Learner pathway
From listing to certification.
01MHFA Connect listing
02WVW MHFA page
03Select training date
04Register and pay
05Confirmation
06MHFA Connect invitation
07Pre-work
08Live training
09Certification
Group and private training
A dedicated MHFA session for your organization.
Organizations may request virtual or in-person training for 5–30 learners at $175 per learner. Sessions run from 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Eastern and are scheduled based on instructor availability.
Request a dedicated session
Train staff, volunteers, leaders, or community members together in one private cohort.
Review group training →Plan the logistics
Discuss preferred dates, delivery format, accessibility, payment, and final roster deadlines.
Book an MHFA consultation →Meet certification requirements
Every learner completes required pre-work, full attendance, and required post-work.
Read the FAQ →Client experience
A frontline shelter team builds a shared response framework.
A regional shelter organization engaged Wholistic Vibes Wellness to provide private virtual Adult Mental Health First Aid training for staff working directly with people navigating crisis, trauma, instability, and complex service needs.
All 14 learners attended, completed the course requirements, and became certified Mental Health First Aiders. The organization later invested in an additional new-hire training, continuing the training relationship.
Client identity withheld. Results reflect WVW’s July 2026 training records.
Program boundary
Prepared helpers. Clear roles.
MHFA does
Increase mental health literacy, reduce stigma, provide a practical Action Plan, and strengthen confidence to offer initial support and locate appropriate resources.
MHFA does not
Teach participants to diagnose or treat, license participants as mental health professionals, replace clinical or emergency services, or guarantee that suicide will be prevented.
Why train with WVW
Tiána Lynn combines required MHFA curriculum with a culturally responsive, psychologically safer learning environment informed by People & Culture, nonprofit operations, and community-serving work.
Next step
Prepare your team for the moments that matter.
Tell us who needs the training, your estimated learner count, preferred delivery format, and timing. WVW will follow up to discuss fit, availability, accessibility, roster requirements, and pricing.