Mental Health Matters: Mental Health First Aid

About this event

Mental Health Matters - Mental Health First Aid

Presented by Consuelo Click, Associate Director of Student Counseling

All Day event

A Center for Teaching and Learning event

Description: This full-day training helps you recognize when someone may be facing a mental health or substance use challenge—and how to respond with empathy, confidence, and care.

Through a blend of self-paced online learning and live virtual instruction, you’ll gain practical tools to support peers in crisis, connect them with help, and understand the impact of trauma, substance use, and self-care. You’ll leave equipped to make a difference in someone’s moment of need.

What to expect:

• A 2-hour online module completed before the in-person session

• A full-day, instructor-led training with lunch breaks

• National certification in Mental Health First Aid

• Credit toward your  UAB Mental Health Advocate Certificate – Level 3

Why it’s worth your time:

• Learn how to recognize and respond to mental health and substance use challenges

• Build leadership skills rooted in compassion and clarity

• Strengthen your résumé or grad school applications with national certification

• Be the advocate someone may need

Ready to sign up? Register on this calendar link.

Additional steps: Email Consuelo Click ( cclick@uab.edu ) to set up your Mental Health First Aid online account and access your materials. Space is limited, and full attendance is required for certification.

Please email cclick@uab.edu with any disability accommodations or dietary restrictions.