Mental Health First Aid Training

Cal State LA is proud to offer Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training for students, faculty, and staff at Cal State LA. Participants learn risk factors and warning signs of serious and developing mental health challenges, how to talk with a person who might be experiencing a mental health challenge, and strategies to help identify the next best steps. To receive an MHFA certificate of completion, participants must stay for the duration of the training.

Training takes place through a combination of online pre-work and an in-person instructor-led session.

If you wish to schedule a training session for a group of 15 or more, please email Jhoanna Avelino ([email protected]) for more information.

If you are interested in participating in a training session, please see the fall training dates below. We require a minimum of five attendees per training.


Fall 2024 Training Dates

The online coursework must be completed before attending this in-person session. Instructions for creating your user account and completing the online portion of the training will be sent after registration closes. Registration for this session will close on September 12th.

Friday, September 27th @ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Register for September 27th

The online coursework must be completed before attending this in-person session. Instructions for creating your user account and completing the online portion of the training will be sent after registration closes. Registration for this session will close on October 3rd.

Friday, October 18th @ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Register for October 18th

The online coursework must be completed before attending this in-person session. Instructions for creating your user account and completing the online portion of the training will be sent after registration closes. Registration for this session will close on October 24th.

Friday, November 8th @ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Register for November 8th

The online coursework must be completed before attending this in-person session. Instructions for creating your user account and completing the online portion of the training will be sent after registration closes. Registration for this session will close on November 21st.

Friday, December 6th @ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Register for December 6th