West Orange Library Offers Mental Health First Aid Training

Free certification course to teach residents how to recognize signs of mental health issues in adults

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The West Orange Public Library is hosting a free mental health first aid certification training on March 7th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The course will teach attendees how to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges in adults.

Why it matters

Mental health awareness and access to training are important community issues, especially as the impacts of the pandemic continue to be felt. This free training opportunity allows West Orange residents to gain valuable skills to support their neighbors.

The details

The mental health first aid certification training is open to all adults and will cover how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges. Registration is required but the course is free to attend.

  • The training will take place on March 7, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The players

West Orange Public Library

The public library serving the West Orange community, which is hosting the mental health first aid training.

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What’s next

Interested residents can register for the free training on the West Orange Public Library's website.

The takeaway

This training is an important opportunity for West Orange community members to gain skills to support their friends, family and neighbors who may be struggling with mental health or substance use issues.