Mental Health First Aid News & Blogs
Read the latest blog posts and press releases from Mental Health First Aid to see the program’s impact on workplaces, schools and communities all across the country.
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Relationships, Trust and Hope: How David Galvan Builds Community with Mental Health First Aid
August 5, 2026
For David Galvan, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is more than a training program. It is a calling, a community-building tool and a practical way to help more people access what he calls “help, healing and hope.” Galvan, who is based in Colorado, is a certified Adult, Youth and Teen MHFA Instructor. His work has
READ MOREJuly 29, 2026
New Podcast: Expanding Teen Mental Health First Aid in New York
New York has an ambitious goal: to offer Teen Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) to every 10th grader in the state over the next five years. That’s more than 180,000 students each year. Reaching students across a state as varied as New York requires more than a strong curriculum or a large funding commitment. It
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Mental Health Resources
If a mental health or substance use challenge is affecting you or someone you know, there are several resources available to learn more or get connected with help. If you are in crisis, or you know someone who is, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or dial 911 in case of emergency.
