# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Older Adult Mental Health First Aid Training - Mar 23, 2026 - (In-Person)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 23 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am – Mon, 23 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Older Adult Mental Health First Aid Training (In-Person)

Hosted by: Interior AHEC / Alaska AHEC Program Office – UAA College of Health

? Date: Monday, March 23, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM AKST
? Location: Tanana Valley Clinic, 1001 Noble Street, Fairbanks, AK

? Contact:
Ginger Trudgen – grievebetter@gmail.com
Andrea Gelvin

? Registration: https://bit.ly/MHFAOAMar26

? Audience: AHEC Scholars, Community Members, and Foundation Health Partners Staff

? Why Attend?

As Alaska’s population ages, understanding and responding to the mental health needs of older adults is more important than ever. Older Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an evidence-based, nationally recognized course designed to teach participants how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use challenges specifically affecting adults aged 60 and older.

Participants will gain insight into the unique experiences and risk factors faced by older adults, including cognitive decline, chronic illness, bereavement, and social isolation. By the end of the training, attendees will be equipped with the tools and confidence to support aging adults with empathy and care.

? Training Format: In-Person Workshop

This 8-hour interactive training is held in person at Tanana Valley Clinic in Fairbanks. Participants will engage in discussions, group activities, and case-based scenarios that build understanding and practical skills.

What the training includes:

Instructor-led sessions and peer learning activities

Real-life examples and interactive exercises

Guided practice applying the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE)

Tools and strategies for engaging respectfully with older adults experiencing mental health or substance use challenges

✅ What You’ll Learn

Participants will learn to:

Recognize signs and symptoms of common mental health and substance use challenges among older adults

Identify factors that can contribute to mental health concerns in aging populations (grief, medical conditions, medication interactions, etc.)

Respond effectively and compassionately to individuals in crisis

Apply the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) to assess, assist, and connect older adults to appropriate care

Access and share community and national mental health resources for seniors

Topics include:
? Depression • Anxiety • Cognitive Decline • Grief • Substance Misuse • Isolation • Crisis Response

? Who Should Attend

AHEC Scholars and health profession students

Foundation Health Partners staff and providers

Community members working with or caring for older adults

Healthcare professionals, caregivers, and social service providers interested in improving their understanding of mental health in later life

? Certificates & Continuing Education

Participants receive an Older Adult Mental Health First Aider Certificate valid for 3 years

7.5 Nursing Contact Hours available

The Alaska Nurses Association is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

(CEUs may also apply for other professional boards—please verify with your licensing body.)

? Why This Training Matters

Mental health challenges among older adults are often misunderstood or overlooked. By increasing awareness and building practical response skills, we can improve the quality of life and safety for Alaska’s aging population.

Join us to learn how you can make a difference—whether at home, in healthcare, or in your community.

Empower yourself with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to support older adults when it matters most.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fairbanks/older-adult-mental-health-first-aid-training-mar-23-2026-in-person/200029439199737
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, workshops, mental-health
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Fairbanks
- **state**: AK
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Tanana Valley Clinic
- **lat**: 64.8391361953
- **long**: -147.713198748
- **full address**: Tanana Valley Clinic, 1001 Noble St,Fairbanks,AK,United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Older Adult Mental Health First Aid Training - Mar 23, 2026 - (In-Person) being held?
  - **A:** Older Adult Mental Health First Aid Training - Mar 23, 2026 - (In-Person) takes place on Mon, 23 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am to Mon, 23 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Tanana Valley Clinic, 1001 Noble St,Fairbanks,AK,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Older Adult Mental Health First Aid Training - Mar 23, 2026 - (In-Person)?
  - **A:** Older Adult Mental Health First Aid Training - Mar 23, 2026 - (In-Person) is organized by Alaska AHEC.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Older Adult Mental Health First Aid Training - Mar 23, 2026 - (In-Person) is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Fairbanks, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Older Adult Mental Health First Aid Training - Mar 23, 2026 - (In-Person) sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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