The Illinois Community College Board, in coordination with the Illinois Center for Specialized Professional Support, is hosting three opportunities for Adult Mental Health First Aid Training.

What is Mental Health First Aid?

Mental Health First Aid is a day-long course that teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.

• The course will be conducted from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. 
• Spots are limited to 15 participants for each location. 
• A pre-and post-assessment must be completed to receive the full certification. 
• This is a free event, but registration is required. 
• Lunch will be provided.

There are three opportunities to participate. You only need to attend one:

• October 14, 2025:

Moraine Valley, Palos Hills, IL – Register Here!

• October 28, 2025:

Illinois Education Association, Springfield, IL – Register Here!

• April 22, 2026:

ISU Alumni Center, Normal, IL – Register Here! 

Your Adult MHFA-certified instructors will be Brittany Boston (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) and Antonio Gomez (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). Please feel free to reach out to them with any questions.