02/04/2026
COLORADO BLACK ARTS MOVEMENT (CBAM) ANNOUNCEMENT
30 spots available
Calling all artists! Join the next Artists as First Responders (A1R) Cohort by becoming certified in Mental Health First Aid: equipping artists with tools to support healing, respond to community needs, and lead with care through creative expression.
About Artists as First Responders
The Artist as First Responder course is a structured certification program designed to train artists in providing specialized care and support with art during and after disasters, emergencies, and crises. Through a series of modules, artists will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to serve as designated care providers working alongside traditional emergency responders.
You’ll Learn
✔ A 5-step action plan to help someone in crisis
✔ Mental health & substance use awareness
✔ Local resources and how to connect people to support
IN-PERSON: Adults Assisting Youth
🗓 Feb 24 & March 10 | ⏰ 6–9 PM (Dinner Provided)
12000 E. 47th St., Suite 201, Denver, CO
(Must attend both dates to receive certification)
🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/mhfa-feb-24
MHFA Questions: [email protected]
*IMPORTANT: WE NEED REGISTRATION BY: 2/10 so that you can receive the pre-work that is required before the class (certification). *
To learn more about Artists As First Responders:
Bernadette McClair: [email protected]
Artists are healers. Let’s build stronger, mentally healthy creative communities together.
This training is generously sponsored by the Behavioral Healthcare Council (CBHC) and facilitated in partnership with WellPower, because healing-centered art deserves healing-centered support.
