Bring Mental Health First Aid® Training to Your Organization

Professional Mental Health Training Led by Licensed Counselors Who Understand People, Workplaces, and First Responders

Every organization today is impacted by mental health in some way — whether through stress, burnout, trauma exposure, absenteeism, communication challenges, or emotional exhaustion.

Compassion Focus Counseling provides in-person Mental Health First Aid® training designed to help teams recognize the signs of mental health challenges, respond with confidence, and connect individuals to appropriate support.

Our training is led by licensed mental health professionals who bring clinical expertise, real-world experience, and a compassionate understanding of both workplace systems and human behavior.

Why Organizations Choose
Compassion Focus Counseling

Training Led by Licensed Mental Health Professionals

Our Mental Health First Aid® trainings are facilitated by professional licensed counselors with experience in:

Trauma and crisis response
Anxiety, depression, and emotional distress
Workplace stress and burnout

Substance use concerns
First responder and community mental health
Clinical assessment and referral support

Participants receive more than a certification — they gain practical, real-world skills grounded in clinical knowledge and human-centered care.

Trusted Within First Responder Communities

Compassion Focus Counseling is actively engaged with first responder mental health networks and public safety support systems, including:

Redline Rescue Clinician Network

These affiliations reflect a strong commitment to culturally competent, trauma-informed care for fire, EMS, and law enforcement professionals.
Alisha also works closely with local fire, EMS, and police departments and regularly participates in ride-along and agency visits to better understand the environments and challenges first responders face.

Bridging Mental Health & Workplace Reality

In addition to clinical experience, Alisha has more than ten years of experience in Human Resources, providing valuable insight into workplace culture, employee wellbeing, leadership, and organizational systems. In 2025, Alisha presented for Palm Beach County SHRM on the importance of being proactive rather than reactive in supporting employee wellbeing and organizational health.

This combination allows training content to connect directly to real workplace challenges, including:

Employee stress and burnout
Workplace morale and retention
Psychological safety

Communication and leadership dynamics
Crisis response and support pathways

Frequently Asked Questions

Who This Training Is For

Mental Health First Aid® training is designed for a wide range of organizations, including:

Private companies and corporate teams
Schools, colleges, and educational staff
Healthcare organizations
Police, fire, EMS, and public safety agencies
Nonprofits and community organizations
Leadership and HR teams
Youth-serving organizations and programs

We also provide relevance for high-stress professions and frontline roles across all sectors.

What Participants Learn

Participants learn how to:

Recognize early signs of mental health concerns
Respond appropriately during emotional distress or crisis
Support coworkers, students, clients, or community members
Reduce stigma around mental health and substance use
Have confident, supportive conversations
Connect individuals with professional and community resources

This is practical, real-world training designed for immediate application.

About This Curriculum

Mental Health First Aid® is a nationally recognized, evidence-based curriculum designed to teach individuals how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges. Certification is valid for three years.

Participants will gain practical skills in using ALGEE, the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Action Plan. Through this course, participants will learn how to:

Assesses for risk of suicide or harm
Listen nonjudgmentally and with empathy
Provide reassurance and accurate information
Encourage appropriate professional support
Promote self-help and other support strategies

By the end of the course, participants will feel more confident recognizing and responding to mental health challenges in a supportive and effective way.

Why This Training Matters

When organizations are equipped to recognize and respond early, they create safer, healthier, and more supportive environments.

Benefits include:

Improved workplace culture
Reduced stigma around mental health
Stronger communication and trust
Increased employee wellbeing
Better crisis response and support
Greater organizational resilience

At Compassion Focus Counseling, we believe mental health education should feel practical, human, and relevant — not generic or one-size-fits-all.

Schedule Training for Your Organization

Bring Mental Health First Aid® training directly to your team. This training is available in various formats-virtually, blended, or fully in person.

Contact Compassion Focus Counseling to discuss:

Customized training options
On-site in-person scheduling

Group training availability
Organizational needs and goals

If you are not ready for the full certification program and want to discuss other options for your employees’ mental wellbeing, give us a call us at 561-678-2015 or contact us using our “Contact” form.