Governor’s Institute

MilVet Academy
Mental Health First Aid
Identify. Understand. Respond.
Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training course that teaches participants to identify, understand, and respond to mental health and substance use challenges.

This basic course on mental health and substance abuse conditions will give you the skills to notice and engage individuals experiencing these symptoms. Through engagement, you can offer understanding and invite them to expand their care team with resources that can help ease their suffering. You will receive a certificate of completion at the end of this course. This course is foundational and part of the training curriculum for NCServes Providers & Staff, Peer Supports, and Community Stakeholders.

In-person and virtual options will be available and updated below. If you’d like to sign up for a group/organization email Alex O’Neil with the Governor’s Institute at alex@govinst.org.

Each training session is limited to 30 registrants, and the sessions are all free of charge.

Jacksonville - April 8, 2026
What: In-Person MHFA
When: April 8, 2026
           9-5pm
Who: Open to the Public
Where: The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Hope for the Warriors – 3245 Henderson Drive, Jacksonville, NC 28546.
Facilitators: Hope for the Warriors – Roe & Naomi
Virtual - April 22, 2026 [Registration Full]
What: Virtual MHFA (2 Hours of Online Pre-Work)
When: April 22, 2026
            9am-5pm
Who: Open to the Public
Where: Virtual – link will be sent prior to class
Facilitators: UNCSO – Brittany & Raven
Charlotte - April 30, 2026
What: In-Person MHFA
When: April 30, 2026
           9-4pm – lunch will be provided
Who: Open to the Public
Where: VBH HQ: 5260 Parkway Plaza BLVD Suite 110, Charlotte, NC 28217
Facilitators: Veterans Bridge Home
Virtual - May 6, 2026
What: Virtual MHFA (2 Hours of Online Pre-Work)
When: May 6, 2026
            9am-5pm
Who: Open to the Public
Where: Virtual – link will be sent prior to class
Facilitators: Hope for the Warriors – Dave Martin
Virtual - May 22, 2026
What: Virtual MHFA (2 Hours of Online Pre-Work)
When: May 22, 2026
            9am-5pm
Who: Open to the Public
Where: Virtual – link will be sent prior to class
Facilitators: UNCSO – Brittany & Raven

Stay tuned for more upcoming dates! For the latest information on future classes, be sure to sign up for any of our Veterans email lists.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Does this course have CEU credits?

This course is eligible for 7.5 contact hours of continuing education credit. Check with your accrediting body if these credits qualify.
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When will I hear from my instructor with details about the training?

Typically the trainers will input your information into MHFA Connect 1 week before the training. If you have not heard from them 1 week before please reach out to Alex O’Neil with the Governor’s Institute.