Adult Mental Health First Aid Training

Wed, Jan 14 2026
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Central Library, Dweck Center

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Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a skills-based training program that teaches people how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges.

It’s similar to traditional first aid, but instead of treating physical injuries, MHFA focuses on:

  • Recognizing early signs and symptoms of mental health problems
  • Offering initial help and support
  • Assessing for risk of suicide or harm
  • Listening non-judgmentally
  • Encouraging appropriate professional help and self-help strategies
  • Assisting in crisis situations (e.g., panic attacks, overdose, psychosis)

This is a 8-hour training course, and a 2-year certificate will be provided once all components of the course has been completed. You will be expected to complete pre-training and post-training coursework. 

Space is limited, so please register to join us. If you have any questions, you can reach the Community Health Team at healthybklyn@bklynlibrary.org. 

Presenter: Marva Greer, Mental Health Educator & Program Manager, MHAT Initiative at Diaspora Community Services. 

About Marva
Marva Greer is a mental health educator and Program Manager for the Mental Health Awareness Training (MHAT) initiative at Diaspora Community Services in Brooklyn, NY. She leads community workshops on anxiety, depression, substance use, and overdose prevention, including hands-on instruction with Narcan kits and fentanyl test strips. Marva is deeply involved in community outreach, partnering with shelters, employment programs, and advocacy organizations to expand access to mental health resources.

In addition to her behavioral health work, Marva is a Certified CPR/AED and First Aid Instructor with over 18 years of experience. Through her training center, Greer Professional Training Services (GPTS), she provides lifesaving certification courses for organizations across Brooklyn, including clients in the hospitality industry.

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Add to My Calendar 01/14/2026 09:00 am 01/14/2026 05:00 pm America/New_York Adult Mental Health First Aid Training <p>Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a skills-based training program that teaches people how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges.</p><p>It’s similar to traditional first aid, but instead of treating physical injuries, MHFA focuses on:</p><ul><li>Recognizing early signs and symptoms of mental health problems</li><li>Offering initial help and support</li><li>Assessing for risk of suicide or harm</li><li>Listening non-judgmentally</li><li>Encouraging appropriate professional help and self-help strategies</li><li>Assisting in crisis situations (e.g., panic attacks, overdose, psychosis)</li></ul><p>This is a 8-hour training course, and a 2-year certificate will be provided once all components of the course has been completed. You will be expected to complete pre-training and post-training coursework.&nbsp;</p><p>Space is limited, so please register to join us. If you have any questions, you can reach the Community Health Team at healthybklyn@bklynlibrary.org.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Marva Greer, Mental Health Educator &amp; Program Manager, MHAT Initiative at Diaspora Community Services.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>About… Brooklyn Public Library - Central Library, Dweck Center MM/DD/YYYY 60
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