Registration Guidance

All trainings are limited to 25 participants each.

To help ensure training opportunities are available to as many libraries as possible, we encourage each library system or branch to register one to two staff members for Mental Health First Aid training.

Participants can then share key concepts, resources, and best practices with colleagues upon completion, extending the impact of this professional development opportunity throughout their organization.

Mental Health First Aid (Virtual)

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an early-intervention training course that teaches participants how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges.

Like traditional physical first aid or CPR, MHFA provides the skills to offer initial support to someone experiencing a mental health challenge until professional help or a longer-term solution can be accessed.

What You'll Learn

• Recognize common signs of mental health and substance use challenges
• Respond effectively and compassionately in crisis situations
• Apply an evidence-based action plan
• Connect individuals with appropriate support and resources

Verbal De-Escalation Training

This interactive training equips professionals to recognize escalating behavior and use practical verbal communication, active listening, and body-language techniques to defuse tense situations safely.

Through scenarios and exercises, participants build confidence in managing crises, supporting next steps, and protecting their own well-being.

Training Details

• Format: Virtual
• Length: 1 Hour

Additional Wellness Resources Coming Soon

This portal will continue to grow with new wellness opportunities, webinar registrations, training materials, and resources developed through the ILF and MHAI partnership.

Questions?

Contact the ILF team at [email protected].