September 24, 2026
Mental health first aid training available
SIU Carbondale’s Wellness and Health Promotion Services is offering mental health first aid certification to SIU faculty and staff for free. The two in-person training courses are Friday, Oct. 2 and Tuesday, Nov. 24
The course is beneficial for faculty and staff to learn how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health challenges or substance use. The training covers common signs and systems associated with mental health and substance use challenges, along with how to interact with a person in crisis to connect them with help
Each session is from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Student Services Building, room 150/160. Space for each session is limited to 30 people, so early registration is encouraged. To sign up, visit the mental health first aid training page or email wellness@siu.edu. You need attend only one session
Those who complete the training course from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing will become MHFA-certified
