2. Teachers
Health care professionals
Police officers
Fire fighters
Family members
and caring citizens
YOU!
Mental Health
First Aid
Jefferson Center for
Mental Health began
offering Mental Health
First Aid in 2011 and
we’ve now trained more
than 1,000 people!
Training is FREE thanks to the support of the Colorado Behavioral
Healthcare Council, Colorado Education Initiative, Westminster
Legacy Foundation and generous donations from Jefferson Center
for Mental Health friends and supporters!
As a certified Mental Health First Aider, you can play a
vital role in making a lasting difference in someone’s life.
Call 303-432-5644 or visit mhfajcmh.org to find out more!
Who gets trained?
Did you know?
• Mental Health First Aid was created
in Australia in 2001
• 1 in 5 people have struggled
with a mental health issue including
depression, anxiety and substance use.
NumberTrained
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015Year
36
75
163
281
474
Mental Health
First Aiders Trained
…and counting!
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