Mental Health First Aid Training

Mental Health First Aid

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.

Register for September 26th

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.

Register for October 24th

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.

Register for November 14th

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.

Register for December 5th