Testimonials
Youth MHFA Certified 10/2025
“I had the opportunity to take the Mental Health First Aid course given by Dr. Richard Fields, by the way who is the most amazing instructor. His teaching along with the knowledge of learning about ALGEE (assessing, listening without judgment, giving assurance, encouraging professional help, encouraging strategies to help support them). This will give you a very valuable lesson on how to help not only with your own self help but also how to help others when it comes to mental health issues. “
Adult MHFA Certified 6/2025 & Youth MHFA Certified 10/2025
“There isn’t a class on how to be a parent but there is excellent Mental Health First Aid training given by Dr. Richard Fields on how we can be our brother’s keeper. This training is informative and interactive and still somehow Dr. Fields also made it fun. This training program reminds me to take care of my own well-being and safety first so I am able to take care of others in their time of need if the situation presents itself. I highly recommend this program for teens and adults of all ages “
Adult MHFA Certified 10/2025
“There isn’t a class on how to be a parent but there is excellent Mental Health First Aid training given by Dr. Richard Fields on how we can be our brother’s keeper. This training is informative and interactive and still somehow Dr. Fields also made it fun. This training program reminds me to take care of my own well-being and safety first so I am able to take care of others in their time of need if the situation presents itself. I highly recommend this program for teens and adults of all ages.”
Bernice Tanker
Adult MHFA Certified 6/2025 & Youth MHFA Certified 10/2025
• “The Adult Mental Health First Aid Course was both enlightening and informative. Dr. Fields, our instructor, made the class engaging and truly valuable. I wish everyone would take these courses and gain a deeper understanding of mental health from its perspective. “
• “Hello, I am Bernice Tanker and I just completed the mental health first aid course for youth … The classes were eye opening and empowering … the courses gave me simple practical ways to support adults and children when they are struggling. {Click the photo for full video testimony}
Adult MHFA Certified 6/2025
“I worked in law enforcement for 30 years and had to take mandatory mental health and substance abuse classes annually. This course was like the cherry on top of the cake for me. There were areas that were defined much better than what I had already learned over my 30 years of law enforcement. So, Thank you (D)r. and Mrs. Fields for such an informative class!“
Adult MHFA Certified 6/2025
“Taking the Mental Health Aid course was a truly eye-opening and empowering experience. It gave me practical tools and insights into how to support others, especially in critical and emotionally charged moments. I appreciated learning different ways to be there for people and now feel confident in how to respond with care and clarity when someone is struggling. The instructors were fantastic, knowledgeable, compassionate, and engaging. I now feel equipped and empowered to support my church congregation and loved ones when they need someone to lean on. “
Youth MHFA Certified 8/2024
“The Mental Health First Aid course I attended was an enlightening experience thanks to the amazing instructor, Dr. Fields. His clarity, engaging teaching style, and ability to create a supportive environment made complex topics easy to understand. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to deepen their understanding of mental health.”
Shanon Agbeve (M.D. Candidate, Class of 2025)
Adult MHFA Certified 8/2024
“Participating in the Mental Health First Aid course has been an eye-opening experience for me. The course provided invaluable insights into recognizing the signs and symptoms of mental health challenges, and it equipped me with the tools to respond effectively and empathetically. I particularly appreciated the practical approach, which allowed me to build confidence in having difficult conversations and offering support in critical moments.”
Karla Jelks
Youth MHFA Certified 5/2024
“This course has deepened my understanding and sensitivity to mental health. Helping others does not require more out of a person than your normal, daily walk in life- it’s simply a gesture. Dr. Fields made the class feel warm and inviting. I highly recommend both the youth mental first aid course and the instructor, Dr. Fields.”
Kristin Fields
Youth MHFA 09/2023
“Hello, my name is Kristin and I had an opportunity to participate in the Youth Mental Health First Aid training with Dr. Fields. I really enjoyed the class. We had some pre work to do beforehand that provided a lot of good information, but it was really the class that Dr. Fields facilitated that drove everything home. What I appreciate is, as a public health professional and a mom of three small kids, I (now) feel well equipped to recognize the signs of someone who is dealing with a mental health crisis… {click Photo for full video testimonial}”
McClellon D. Cox, D.Min., BCC, Retired
Youth MHFA 05/2023
“This is a valuable course for ministers. It will give ministers/pastors some tools to help congregants in distress. The course will help clergy to know how to assist those with mental health challenges. The ALGEE model is a great tool as clergy encounter parishioners who have mental health challenges or who know family members with mental health challenges.”
Rev. Elaine Campbell
“Dr. Fields is a phenomenal instructor, who commands his class with great respect for others success, highly effective in navigating the course’s directions.”
McClellon D. Cox, D.Min., BCC, Retired
Adult MHFA Certified 5/2023
“Dr. Fields was an excellent instructor. He has an excellent grasp of the material, and he demonstrates the skills of a sensitive, listening teacher, facilitator.”