Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training for Student Affairs Staff
This assessment examined the institutional impact of division-wide Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training for Student Affairs staff at Estrella Mountain Community College. After analyzing survey data indicating elevated student mental health needs, 52 staff enrolled and 38 completed certification, increasing division-wide certification from 20% to 83%. Results indicate strengthened frontline readiness and referral capacity, while highlighting the need for clearer expectations, adjusted pacing, and enhanced employee support resources in future trainings.
