MENTAL HEALTH FACILITATION (MHF)
(Certification by National Board for Certified Counselors-International NBCC-I and USM)


Mission Statement
Mission Statement To provide equitable access to quality first contact holistic mental health interventions (including mental health promotion or prevention, advocacy, monitoring, referral, and treatment) which respects the dignity and human rights of all, meets population needs, and is based on the best available evidence that is contextualized with global, regional, or local, socio-cultural, economic, and geographic realities. Mentor Health Facilitator

Mental Health Facilitator (MHF) is an individual who have the knowledge and skills to increase the available mental health resources.

All MHF undergo 30 hours of specific training to enhance their skills in identifying, referral, and in certain cases, to provide support to clients who require mental health care. These areas include knowledge and practical aspects of the helping skills, mental disorder, disaster/trauma, community service and referral to service providers.

MHF training can increase your ability and skills in assisting clients to handle their mental health issues.

Upon completion, each MHF will be registered and certified by NBCCI for a period of 3 years.

USM Human Development Lab is responsible to facilitate the MHF training in USM and Malaysia.

Contact: Human Development Lab, School of Management, USM 604-6532534