Apply for a Scholarship to Become a Mental Health First Aid Trainer

Apply for a Scholarship to Attend Mental Health First Aid
"Train the Trainer" Training

Behind the Scenes is offering a limited number of full and partial scholarships to cover the $2,200 cost of the “Train the Trainer” training. In addition, scholarship awardees will receive two hours of coaching from Bryan Huneycutt, our current trainer, specific to tailoring the material for entertainment industry members.

Please note that scholarship awards are contingent upon acceptance to the National Council’s program. Learn more and apply for the program at https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/become-an-instructor.

Eligibility requirements for BTS scholarship applicants:

Current Certified Mental Health First Aider
Minimum of three years entertainment industry experience or strong personal connection to the industry
Prior experience as a trainer or learning facilitator
Attest to financial need
Detailed explanation of why you are seeking this training opportunity

Scholarship awardees are required to co-facilitate a class with Bryan Huneycutt upon completing the training and then to teach up to six classes for Behind the Scenes within the first year upon receiving their credential. Continued service as a BTS affiliated MHFA trainer may continue after that. Trainers receive a $75 per attendee fee for classes for which they are the sole trainer and Behind the Scenes provides all registration and marketing services.

If you have additional questions regarding the role of the trainer, contact Bryan Huneycutt at [email protected].
For any other questions, please email [email protected].

Name

Phone

City

State

Please describe your connection to the entertainment industry (you must have at least three years of experience to apply). If you work in the industry, be sure to include what you do and what areas you work in (i.e. live events, film and television, etc.):

What is your previous experience as a trainer or learning facilitator?

Why do you want to become a Mental Health First Aid Trainer?

How will you, as an MHFA trainer, impact the industry?

By checking yes you attest that you have limited funds or would experience significant hardship to seek training on your own.

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Please use this space to offer any additional information to clarify your financial situation:

By checking yes you agree to repay any awarded funds should you not meet your obligation to complete the training and teach up to 6 classes in the first 12 months for Behind the Scenes.

Yes No

Upload proof of acceptance to the National Council's "Train the Trainer" program

If you have a current resume please upload it here (this is not required)

Behind the Scenes Foundation makes no representations or warranty whatsoever, either expressed or implied, regarding any information or advice provided by this training. In no event shall Behind the Scenes Foundation be liable to you or anyone else for any decision or action taken in reliance on information provided by this training.

Apply for a Scholarship to Attend Mental Health First Aid "Train the Trainer" Training

Apply for a Scholarship to Attend Mental Health First Aid
"Train the Trainer" Training