Mental Health First Aid Training

NY FarmNet and CCE Herkimer County are pleased to offer this free Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course. Farmers, agribusiness workers, and anyone who interacts with the agricultural community is encouraged to attend this free training. Lunch will be provided.

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

• 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Herkimer Community College, Robert McLaughlin College Center, Room 282, 100 Reservoir Road, Herkimer, NY 13350

1-hour lunch (provided free to all registrants)

Registration is due by February 1, 2023. To register, click here.

Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. You’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to those who are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support.

After the course, you will be able to:

• Recognize common signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges.
• Understand how to interact with a person in crisis and connect them with help.
• Use self-care tools and techniques.

This free training is made possible by funding from the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food & Agriculture. They have invested nearly $25 million in addressing farmer behavioral health on a state-by-state basis as part of the Farm and Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) through state Departments of Agriculture.

Contact NY FarmNet at 1-800-547-3276 with any questions.