*Virtual* Mental Health First Aid
Sunshine Silver Lining invites you to register for a virtual Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course and/or indicate future interest.
These free, grant-funded trainings are open to Vermonters and those who serve and support Vermonters through generous support from Vermont Care Partners (VCP). Each class has limited space (30 participants).
In many communities, MHFA certification costs $100–$200. Through VCP funding, you can earn your three-year certification at no cost.
There are ongoing opportunities to choose from for both:
- Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA): For adults supporting youth ages 6–18.
- Adult Mental Health First Aid (AMHFA): For adults supporting other adults, next date is Thursday, July 23, 2026 - 9AM to 3PM.
About the Course
Two weeks before your training date, you’ll receive an email with 1–2 hours of self-paced pre-work to complete before the live Zoom session. If you would like to access the content early, please let us know when we email your class confirmation and calendar invite.
The live Zoom session includes videos, small-group discussions, and interactive activities and requires active participation and cameras on. Upon completion, you’ll receive a three-year MHFA certification.
The goal of MHFA is to build empowered, connected communities by helping people recognize signs of mental health challenges and respond effectively. You’ll learn a five-step action plan to offer support, encourage professional help, and connect individuals to community resources.
Next Steps
Use this form to register. If your preferred date has a waitlist, please still sign up, open spots often become available 1–2 weeks before the course. Bookmark the form to register for future sessions or to share with others! You can also indicate below if you’d like information about hosting a course for your organization.
Confirmation: You’ll receive a confirmation email from sunny@sunshinesilverlining.com within two business days.
Reminders: Once registered, you’ll receive reminders and course information two weeks out, one week out, and the week of your session.
Please add sunny@sunshinesilverlining.com to your contacts so messages don’t go to spam.
Each course is limited to 30 participants. Once full, you’ll be added to a waitlist and notified if a space opens or when new sessions are added.
Questions?
Contact Sunny Noelle Naughton at sunny@sunshinesilverlining.com.
This training is brought to you by generous funding through Vermont Care Network/Vermont Care Partners (VCP) Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) grant funds. Current grants include: The Vermont Department of Health’s Garrett Lee Smith grant, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Mental Health Awareness Training grant, and the Vermont Department of Mental Health AWARE grant.