A.I.D. – AWARENESS, INTERACTION, DIRECTION

 A.I.D. training is an evidence-based training developed by the Center for Public Policy and Health in 2019 as part of the More Aware Initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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:  

    •    Awareness: Recognizing signs and symptoms of distress

    •    Interaction: Effectively interacting with someone in distress

    •    Direction: Locating and providing resources to individuals in distress