The Governor’s Institute’s Mental Health First Aid Training Grant through SAMSHA has officially come to a close, and we’re incredibly grateful to everyone who helped make it such a success.

Together, we trained more than 1,750 participants to better recognize, understand, and respond to mental health and substance use challenges. That means more people across North Carolina are better prepared to support a friend, coworker, family member, or community member when it matters most.

None of this would have been possible without our outstanding training partners. A heartfelt thank-you to Alliance Health, Hope For The Warriors, the UNC System Office, Veterans Bridge Home, and Veteran Services of the Carolinas (ABCCM) for bringing their expertise, energy, and commitment to this work.

While the Governor’s Institute is no longer offering Mental Health First Aid training through this grant, we continue to believe strongly in the value of this training and the role it can play in helping communities recognize concerns earlier, respond with confidence, and connect people with support.

If you’re interested in taking Mental Health First Aid, we encourage you to explore training opportunities available through the following organizations:

• Mental Health First Aid National Council
• The Poe Center – Youth MHFA
• UNC School of Social Work – Adult MHFA

Thank you,

Alex O’Neill
MHFA Project Director