Every action can create a ripple effect that makes waves bigger than yourself. Apply to become a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Instructor and help create a healthier, more supportive community.
Start Your Ripple
They are teachers, first responders, and veterans. They’re neighbors, parents, and friends. MHFA Instructors are anyone who wants to take the next step to make their community healthier, happier, and safer for all.
Discover whether becoming an Instructor is the right fit for you by completing our quick 5-minute application. Then, join one of our dynamic 3-day trainings, which includes self-paced pre-work, expert-led instruction and hands-on experience leading a class. You’ll gain confidence in teaching adult learners, master MHFA’s curriculum, and develop the skills to engage diverse audiences.
Becoming an Instructor is just the beginning. Our Client Success team ensures you have everything you need to succeed, from your first course onward. Access webinars, tutorial and classroom videos, guides, marketing templates, and more. Join a national, supportive community to help you grow.
“Each class is a step toward realizing the profound difference you can make in someone’s life.”
MHFA Instructor Sydney Snow
“The simple act of giving them hope that people with mental health or substance use challenges can recover motivates me every day. And when training ends at 5:30 p.m., the knowledge that 15 or 20 or 25 more people are able to help others gives me inexplicable satisfaction.”
MHFA Instructor Pepe Juelle
“Although I am not a teacher by profession, I appreciate being able to teach and empower individuals with MHFA so they can support those around them.”
Jessica Smiley