Harper College, in collaboration with the Kenneth Young Center and Ascension, provides Mental Health Awareness training to Harper College Staff, Faculty, Students,
and community members. All of the mental health trainings are free of charge. Scroll
down to view Spring 2026 trainings and sign up links.
Adult Mental Health First Aid requires approximately 2 hours of prerequisite self-paced
online training. After signing up for the training, you will
be emailed an invitation to join the Mental Health First Aid Connect portal. Once
you create your account, we will enroll you in the training session on the date you
selected. All pre-work must be completed before attending the instructor-led session that will
run from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM on your chosen date.
*Lunch will be provided at the all-day training session*
Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Each year thousands of Americans, like you, are saying "Yes" to saving the life of a friend, colleague, sibling, or neighbor. QPR is a one-hour certification course with an optional 30-minute role-play session to practice new skills.
Mental Health Awareness (MHAT) is a one-time, evidence-based training that helps individuals be better prepared to respond to people experiencing mental health challenges and connect them with support. The C3 Project is a SAMHSA sponsored mental health awareness training, which aims to promote self-care and support those who work with youth ages 6-24 years, through cutting edge training and connection to resources. This training is offered virtually and in-person.
Lunch will be provided at all Mental Health First Aid Trainings (full day trainings), and in-person Mental Health Awareness Trainings (MHAT). Sign up required for all trainings.