Mental Health First Aid for Military, Veterans and Their Families
LEARN HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR VETERAN
The New Jersey Hospital Association, in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, provides Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) courses that help veteran advocates, faith-based groups, education professionals and other community partners support our veterans, military personnel and their families. These courses are designed to give laypeople the tools to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. NJHA is able to bring these courses to all corners of the state, thanks to funding from the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (NJDMAVA) in their effort to ensure all of New Jersey’s Veterans have access to the mental health resources they need and deserve.
REASONS TO PARTICIPATE
- The suicide rate for veterans is 57% greater than for non-veterans.
- Nearly 1 in 4 active-duty members show signs of mental health conditions.
- 88% of veterans' caregivers experience increased levels of stress and anxiety.
WHAT IT COVERS
- The importance of mental health to the community of military, veterans and their families.
- Risk factors and protective factors specific to the community of military, veterans and their families.
- Applying the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) in scenarios designed specifically for military, veterans and their families.
- National, regional and community mental health resources for service members, veterans and their families.
AFTER THE COURSE, YOU’LL BE ABLE TO
- Recognize common signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges
- Understand how to interact with a person in crisis
- Know how to connect a person with help
- Use self-care tools and techniques.
WHO SHOULD TAKE IT
- Community-based organizations and individuals, veterans advocates and others who engage with the veteran and military communities, including service members, veterans and military families.
CONTACT
For more information, please contact us at MHFA@NJHA.com
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Date
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County
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Location
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03/22/25 |
Atlantic |
Harvey D. Johnson American Legion Post 295 232 W. Mill Rd Northfield, NJ 08225 |
03/29/25 |
Bergen |
Unitarian Society of Ridgewood 113 Cottage Pl Ridgewood, NJ 07450 |
04/09/25 |
Exxex |
Broadway House for Continuing Care 298 Broadway Newark, NJ 07104 |
04/14/25 |
Cape May |
Greater Cape May Elks Lodge 2839 917 Bayshore Rd Villas, NJ 08251 |
04/29/25 |
Mercer |
Soldier On 3525 Quakerbridge Rd, Suite 906 Hamilton, NJ 08619 |
05/03/25 |
Camden |
American Legion Post 286 250 Erial Rd Pine Hill, NJ 08021 |
05/06/25 |
Camden |
SpectraCare Foundation 777 Blackwood Clementon Rd Lindenwold, NJ 08021 |
05/20/25 |
Atlantic |
Veterans Haven South 301 Spring Garden Rd Hammonton, NJ 08037 |
05/31/25 |
Bergen |
Englewood Health Shirvan Family Live Well Center 59 W Palisade Ave Englewood, NJ 07631 |