February 12, 2026
Free mental health first aid training, certification offered
Sign up now and earn your mental health first aid certification at no cost. SIU’s Wellness and Health Promotion Services is offering two training sessions to help participants learn how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health challenges or substance use.
Faculty, staff and students are welcome to attend in-person training from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on either March 10 or May 15 in Rooms 159/160 at the Student Services Building.
Sign up online or by emailing wellness@siu.edu. Space at each session is limited to a maximum of 30 people, so early registration is encouraged.
Participants will learn not only the common signs and symptoms people exhibit when experiencing mental health or substance use challenges, but it will also cover how to best interact with the individual and connect them with the resources and help they need.
All who complete the 7.5-hour Mental Health First Aid Training course from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing will become certified.