Mental Health First Aid Certification

IMPORTANT UPDATE:

Thank you for your interest in this program, please note that we will be rescheduling this session for a future date. Please email Mackenzie Haehl mhaehl@azbuilders.org to express interest in a future class.

Be the person who knows what to do.

Mental Health First Aid Certification gives your practical skills to recognize when someone is struggling with mental health or substance use and the confidence to step in and help.

This full day, evidence-based training is designed for adults who want to better support coworkers, friends, family members, and others in their community.

You won’t just learn theory. You’ll work through real-life scenarios, participate in guided discussions, and practice how to respond in situations that matter.

Why This Training Matters

Roughly 80% of construction professionals will experience a mental health or substance use challenge in their lifetime. Most people want to help, but don’t know how. This course changes that.

What You’ll Gain

Recognize the Signs Early
Learn how to identify when someone may be developing a mental health or substance use challendge and when it’s time to step in.

Reduce Stigma
Understand how to approach the conversations in a way that encourages openness, trust, and action.

Have Real Conversations
Build the confidence to talk about mental health and substance use without feeling awkward or unsure.

Follow a Proven Action Plan
Learn and apply the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) so you know exactly what to do in the moment.

Guide People to Help
Understand how to connect someone to appropriate professional support when it matters most.

Take Care of Yourself Too
Learn practical self-care strategies to maintain your own mental wellbeing.

What You’ll Learn

This course focuses on supporting adults (18+) and covers:

▪ Identifying common mental health challenges
▪ Building awareness and understanding of mental health
▪ Recognizing that early intervention leads to better outcomes
▪ Reducing stigma around mental health
▪ Learning how to respond and provide early support
▪ Using self-care strategies to help prevent mental health challenges

By the end of the training, you will be able to:

▪ Recognize signs through real-world scenarios
▪ Respond using a structured, proven approach
▪ Support someone while respecting safety and privacy
▪ Communicate in a way that reduces fear stigma
▪ Reinforce that recovery is possible

What to Expect

This is an interactive, instructor-led training, not a lecture. You will be a part of a respectful, supportive environment where you can ask questions, share perspectives, and practice your skills through group discussion and exercises. You will leave with tools you can actually use.