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
- 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. Learners must be 18 or older to participate.
If you wish to schedule a private training for your Cal State LA department/club/organization, please complete the following form: MHFA Private Training Request Form
Fall 2025 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 2 weeks before the training date. Registration for this session will close 1 week before the training date.
Friday, September 26th @ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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 2 weeks before the training date. Registration for this session will close 1 week before the training date.
Friday, October 24th @ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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 2 weeks before the training date. Registration for this session will close 1 week before the training date.
Friday, November 14th @ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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 2 weeks before the training date. Registration for this session will close 1 week before the training date.
Friday, December 5th @ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.