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Mental Health First Aid at UMB

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a skills-based training course that teaches participants how to safely and responsibly identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses, substance use disorders and someone experiencing a crisis. MHFA teaches about recovery and resiliency – the belief that individuals experiencing these challenges can and do get better, and use their strengths to stay well. Once completed, participants will take a comprehension exam and receive a nationally recognized certification as a Mental Health First Aider. Training content and instructor certification provided by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.

UMB students will be trained for free with the assistance of a donor gift, given to the SCC.

  • Fall Training Date:

    Friday, October 10, 2025

    This training is open to all UMB faculty, staff and students on a first come first served basis.

  • Topics Covered Include:

    • Anxiety
    • Psychosis
    • Trauma
    • Substance Abuse Disorders
    • Depression and Mood Disorders

Three Ways to Learn

  • In-person

    • 8-hour instructor-led session
    • Participant Manual costs $20.00

    Total cost per participant: $20.00

  • Blended In-person

    • 2-hour self-paced online course, and 7-hour in-person instructor led session
    • Participant Digital Manual and course content costs $25.00

    Total cost per participant: $25.00

  • Blended Virtual

    • 2-hour self-paced online course, 8-hour virtual instructor led session
    • Participant Digital Manual and course content costs $25.00

    Total cost per participant: $25.00

Trained MHFA instructors represent many schools and programs across UMB.

Charlotte Nwogwugwu, DrPH, MPH, MSN-PMHNP, HIV PCP, CPH-BC, CEAP
Director, Office of Global Health 
University of Maryland School of Nursing

Neijma Celestine-Donnor, JD, MSW, LCSW-C
Associate Dean of Equity, Inclusion and Strategic Initiatives
University of Maryland School of Social Work 

Nia Speaks
Sr. Business Manager
The Center for Restorative Change - University of Maryland School of Social Work
Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor

Oprah Keys
Social Worker
University of Maryland School of Social Work

Oscar Cortina, LCPC
Senior Counselor
UMB Student Counseling Center

Stacey Wilson, LMSW
SHARP Trainer/Social Worker 
University of Maryland School of Social Work

Temeka Bailey, LCSW-C, LICSW
Clinical Assistant Professor
University of Maryland School of Social Work

Tierra Major Kearney, M.S
Senior Referral and Outreach Specialist
UMB Student Counseling Center

Contact

Student Counseling Center

621 W. Lombard St.
Suite 302, 3rd Floor of the SMC Campus Center
Baltimore, MD 21201

Jenna Silverman, PhD
Executive Director

410-328-8404 Fax: 410-328-5291 JSilverman@umaryland.edu

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.


8 a.m. and 5 p.m. counseling appointments
are available after an initial appointment

For information on how to make an appointment, visit Counseling

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