Mental Health First Aid Training in ASL

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In white font on a purple background reads "Mental Health First Aid Training. Made possible through a grant from the Patrick P. Lee Foundation." The RIT Wellness lock-up sits in the bottom right corn.

This training is open only to campus staff, faculty, and students and will be given exclusively in ASL.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a skills-based training course for anyone who wants to make their community healthier, happier, and safe. 

Through this training, you will learn:

  • How to describe and talk about mental health, openly and non-judgmentally.
  • Approach, reassure, and support a fellow RIT community member when they are struggling with their mental health.
  • Exploration of what self-care looks like for you and practical applications of self-care.

If you have any questions, or you need clarification on anything, please do not hesitate to email Beau Gibbs at bmghcw@rit.edu.  

You will need to complete 2.5 hours of pre-work BEFORE attending the training.

Thank you for your commitment to making RIT a more mentally well campus.


Contact
Beau Gibbs
585-475-6383
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When and Where
February 28, 2026
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Room/Location: 1300/1310
Who

This is an RIT Only Event

CostFREE
Interpreter Requested?

No

Topics
deaf community
student experience