A.I.D. is a 60 to 90-minute mental health awareness training, delivered in-person or virtually, that teaches individuals how to interact effectively with someone experiencing mental distress using three steps:
Direction: Locating and providing resources to individuals in distress
Awareness: Recognizing signs and symptoms of distress
Interaction: Effectively interacting with someone in distress
Other key components of this training include:
- Educating trainees on local and national mental health resources
- Practicing the A.I.D. action plan using relevant scenarios
- Reducing stigma about mental illness and substance use
- Promoting self-care
- A.I.D. training is an evidence-based training developed by the Center for Public Policy and Health at Kent State University as part of the More Aware Initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It is offered at Alaska Behavioral Health at no cost through the SAMHSA supported Mental Health Awareness and Training grant program.
Due to grant support, this training is free of charge to participants
This training will take place virtually through Zoom
Register here:
A.I.D. – Awareness, Interaction and Direction Training- Thursday, February 26, 2026
Submit this form to register for A.I.D. – Awareness, Interaction and Direction Training on Thursday, February 26, 2026. This begins at Noon and ends at 2pm remotely via Zoom.
Questions?
Email trainingteam@akbh.org
