Invitation to Participate: Mental Health First Aid Training – January 24, 2026

 We are pleased to invite you to participate in a Mental Health First Aid Training designed for community members, partners, and anyone in the Albany Metropolitan Statistical Area who is interested in strengthening mental health awareness and response skills. 

This training is a collaboration between Morehouse School of Medicine and Atlanta AHEC with dissemination from our partners at United Way of SW GA, to provide participants with practical tools to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges. Attendees will learn how to build the skills and confidence needed to reach out to individuals who may be struggling and offer appropriate initial support. 

Training Details: 

• Date: January 24, 2026 
• Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
• Location: ASU Lovett Hall 109 Joseph Holley Circle Albany, GA 31705 

Mental Health First Aid empowers individuals to play a vital role in promoting well-being and supporting others within our community. We encourage community members, professionals, and partners to join us for this impactful learning opportunity. 

Additional details regarding registration and materials will be shared soon. Should you have any questions in the meantime, please do not hesitate to reach out to rphillips@msm.edu or bwicks@msm.edu 

We look forward to your participation.