Mental Health
First Aid Training
NOW ENROLLING
Empowering our community with the tools to recognize, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders.
Like physical First Aid, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) gives you the confidence to provide support until professional help arrives. At God's Light Ministries, we believe that emotional well-being is fundamental to a thriving community. Our training teaches a 5-step action plan to help someone experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis.
Equipping You to Serve with Compassion
Our Programs
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Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges and substance abuse
How to interact with a person in crisis
Expanded content on trauma, substance abuse and self-care
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Blended-learners complete a 2-hour, self-paced online course and participate in a 4.5 - 5.5 hour instructor-led training.
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Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance abuse challenges.
On average, 130 people die by suicide daily.
From 1999 - 2019, 841,000 people have passed from drug overdoses.
Nearly 1 in 5 in the U.S. lives with a mental illness
About your Instructor
My Doctoral Dissertation was titled ‘Development of the Christian Family through Financial Empowerment.” My academic achievements consist of the following:
Doctorate in Ministry from the United Theological Seminary
Master of Divinity from the United Theological Seminary
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Franklin University
Bachelor of Business from Franklin University
Associate of Business Management from Columbus State
I’m Dr. Michael D. Reeves Jr., and I’m the Senior Pastor at God’s Light Ministries. The past 3rd President Bishop of perfecting Churches and the Bishop of Christian Education for the Southern District. I’m the Operations Chief a local IRS branch, a Licensed Insurance Agent and I also am the CFO of Gold Chip Communications Inc, a radio broadcasting media company.
I was a professor at the Ohio Christian University, Columbus State and the United Theological Seminary’s Doctoral Studies program. I instructed Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Accounting and Quantitative/Qualitative Analysis. I was the President of the NAACP Hamilton/Fairfield/West Chester Unit 3186. I was also the assistant secretary for the State of Ohio NAACP Conference, and I was the Senior Pastor at Pilgrim Church and the Assistant Pastor at the Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church.
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"A community’s greatest resource is its people—we’re here to protect them and provide the light of hope through training."
God’s Light Ministries • 2026
Questions about Certification?
Need more information about bookings, training, or certification requirements? We’re here to help you navigate your journey toward becoming a Mental Health First Aider.