Mental Health First Aid
Mental health challenges are increasingly impacting individuals and families across our community, yet many people don’t know how to recognize the signs or how to respond when someone is struggling. Mental Health First Aid equips everyday community members—parents, teachers, coaches, employers, and neighbors—with the knowledge and confidence to identify mental health concerns, offer initial support, and connect people to appropriate resources. By training individuals across Hunterdon County, United Way is helping build a more informed, compassionate community where people feel supported and no one has to face a mental health challenge alone.
1 in 5
Nearly 1 in 5 adults experience mental health challenges annually.
1 In 7
youth between 6-17 experience a mental health challenge each year.
2nd
Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for youth between age 10-24
75%
of workers have experienced at least one mental health issue due to their work environment.
Mental Health First Aid Certification for Coaches:
Coaches are often some of the most trusted adults in a young person’s life. Beyond teaching skills and teamwork, they are uniquely positioned to notice when an athlete may be struggling. Mental Health First Aid for Coaches equips coaches with the tools to recognize the early signs of mental health challenges, respond with confidence and care, and connect young people to the support they need. By training coaches across United Way is helping ensure that sports environments remain safe, supportive spaces where youth can build resilience, confidence, and strong mental well-being—both on and off the field.
Mental Health First Aid Certification:
Mental health challenges touch every part of our community—our homes, schools, workplaces, and neighborhoods. Yet many people feel unsure about how to recognize when someone may be struggling or how to respond in a supportive way. Mental Health First Aid provides community members, parents, educators, and other caring adults with practical tools to identify the signs of mental health concerns, offer initial support, and guide individuals toward professional help when needed. By expanding access to this training United Way is helping build a more informed, compassionate community where people are equipped to look out for one another and respond when it matters most.
Mental Health First Aid for Adults:
Mental health challenges can affect anyone, at any stage of life. Stress, anxiety, depression, and other concerns often go unnoticed or unaddressed, leaving individuals to struggle without support. Mental Health First Aid for Adults equips participants with the skills to recognize the signs of mental health challenges, respond with empathy and confidence, and connect individuals to appropriate resources. By offering this training throughout Hunterdon County, United Way is helping build a community where adults feel empowered to support one another, reduce stigma around mental health, and ensure that no one faces these challenges alone.
Mental Health First Aid for Businesses or Organizations:
Mental health plays a critical role in the well-being and productivity of today’s workforce. Yet many employees and managers feel unprepared to recognize when a colleague may be struggling or how to respond in a supportive and appropriate way. Mental Health First Aid for the Workplace equips employees, supervisors, and organizational leaders with the knowledge and practical tools to identify the signs of mental health challenges, offer initial support, and guide individuals toward professional resources when needed. By bringing this training to businesses and organizations across Hunterdon County, United Way is helping foster healthier workplaces where employees feel supported, stigma is reduced, and organizations are better equipped to care for the people who power their mission and success.