“Mental Health First Aid is the brain-health equivalent of learning CPR. It offers valuable lessons that will help us respond better to folks experiencing a mental health crisis. I appreciate the thoughtful and compassionate expertise that the Integral Care professionals brought to the training and would encourage other community organizations to take advantage of this opportunity.”

– Senator Kirk Watson

“I have used the training a LOT with my youth ministry at church. I had one parent mention that her daughter had been withdrawn. When I talked to her daughter, she seemed to be having thoughts about suicide. Because of the class, I was brave enough to ask those tough question. Are you thinking about hurting yourself? She said yes and, because of the amazing resources shared in the training, I was able to get her and her mom linked to Integral Care.”

– UT School of Nursing Professor

“It was awesome to learn about the different mental illnesses. Mental Health First Aid gave me great information on how to spot situations where you can intervene and suggest help to someone. The resources were amazing.”

– Travis County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Officer

“Mental Health First Aid helped me understand facts and dispelled some myths I believed. I feel better equipped to recognize the signs of a mental health issue and how to get someone whatever professional help they may need.”

– Texas Capitol Staffer

“I recommend this class for everybody. Everybody needs to learn that just because a person is acting a certain way, they’re not trying to act that way toward you. It’s just the way their mental health is or what is happening in their life at that time. My son has ADHD and this has helped me recognize when he might be having anxiety or feeling depressed.”

– City of Austin Employee

“Mental health disorders have played a big role in my life, affecting several of my friends who I have attempted to help in the past. I took this training to help protect people I love and protect my future patients.”

– UT Nursing Student

“Having the skills to recognize a mental health need is greatly useful. My goal is to obtain a social workers degree. The Mental Health First Aid Class really inspired me to reach for that goal in my life.”

– Travis County Inmate