Become a certified mental health responder. The authoritative professional credential for recognizing and responding to mental health situations at every level — from concern to crisis to emergency.
The Mental Health Emergencies Certification (MHE‑C) equips professionals with the knowledge, language, and judgment to recognize and respond to mental health situations at every level of severity. Whether you're navigating a colleague's growing distress or facing an acute crisis, MHE‑C gives you a structured, confident path forward.
This is not a passive awareness course. MHE‑C is a skills-based, decision-driven training designed for people who carry real responsibility for the safety and well-being of others. You'll leave with more than knowledge — you'll leave with a clear framework you can act on immediately.
Most mental health training builds awareness — MHE‑C builds capability. The difference is a structured decision-making model that tells you exactly what to do, and when.
A clear, tiered decision-making framework that distinguishes between Situational concern, Clinical concern, and Emergency — so you always know which level you're responding to and what action is appropriate.
Scenario-based learning grounded in actual workplace, school, and community situations. You'll practice responses that are realistic, respectful, and effective — not just theoretical best-case outcomes.
Know when to check in, when to escalate, and when to call for emergency support. MHE‑C removes the guesswork that often causes hesitation when time matters most.
MHE‑C covers the full spectrum of mental health response — from early identification of concern to high-stakes emergency intervention. Each module builds practical, transferable skills.
Understand the three levels of mental health response — Situational, Clinical, and Emergency — and develop the judgment to assess which level applies in real time.
Learn how to approach someone who may be struggling — what to say, how to listen, and how to connect them to appropriate support without overstepping or underreacting.
Identify the signs of a mental health emergency and take swift, coordinated action. Know your role, know your resources, and know how to keep everyone safe.
Use evidence-based verbal and non-verbal techniques to reduce tension, build rapport, and stabilize a situation before it escalates further.
Approach suicide risk with care, clarity, and competence. This module addresses how to ask the right questions, assess risk, and take protective action.
Understand what to document, how to document it, and why accurate records protect both the individual and the responder — essential for any professional setting.
MHE‑C is built for anyone who carries responsibility for others — whether in a classroom, an office, a clinic, or a community. If people look to you in difficult moments, this certification is for you.
Teachers, school counselors, administrators, and coaches who witness student mental health challenges firsthand and need a structured, confident response approach.
Supervisors, team leads, and HR staff who are often the first to notice behavioral changes in employees and need tools to respond appropriately and compassionately.
Nurses, medical assistants, social workers, administrative staff, and care coordinators who interact with vulnerable individuals. CE credits awarded for nurses, psychologists and counselors.
Faith leaders, nonprofit directors, youth workers, and public servants who serve as trusted touchpoints for individuals who may never seek formal mental health care.
Upon successful completion of MHE‑C, participants earn the designation of Certified Mental Health Emergency Responder (MHE‑C) — a credential that reflects demonstrated competency in mental health emergency recognition and response.
This is not a certificate of attendance. It's a performance-based credential that validates your ability to apply the S/C/E model, execute appropriate interventions, and respond with skill under pressure. Organizations across education, healthcare, and the public sector recognize MHE‑C as a mark of professional preparedness.
Validated through scenario-based assessments, not just a written test.
Accepted across education, healthcare, HR, and community organizations.
Stay current with a renewal cycle tied to updated training content.
MHE-C Certification is designed not only for practical real-world response, but also for professional development. Continuing Education (CE) credit is available for licensed professionals, allowing you to meet ongoing education requirements, build practical mental health response skills, and apply learning directly in real-world settings.
CE availability may vary by licensing board and jurisdiction.
Hatherleigh Behavioral Health is a trusted leader in mental health training and education. For more than 40 years, Hatherleigh has been at the forefront of behavioral health education, clinical and applied training, and professional and postgraduate learning.
This experience ensures that MHE-C is grounded in proven educational frameworks, aligned with real-world needs, and designed for both accessibility and rigor.
Decades of expertise in behavioral health education and training.
Curriculum grounded in clinical best practices and real-world application.
Recognized across healthcare, education, and community sectors.
Mental health emergencies don't wait for the right moment. MHE‑C ensures you don't have to either. Join the professionals who are trained, certified, and ready to respond when it matters most.
Situational, Clinical, and Emergency — one clear model for every scenario.
From early concern to acute crisis, every stage of response is covered.
One certification recognized across industries and professional settings.
Mental Health Emergencies Certification (MHE‑C)™