Presented by: Victoria Cowart, CPM, NAAEI Faculty, Certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor, and Vice President of Education at PetScreening, Inc.

Session speaking fees for this course will be donated to the MCMC GoFundMe.

The Mental Health First Aid Certification course by the National Council of Mental Wellbeing is a full day course where you will enhance your skills and awareness regarding mental health. This comprehensive, skills-based training is designed to equip you with the knowledge to identify, understand, and effectively respond to mental health and substance use challenges. Enhancing our understanding of these crucial topics can significantly contribute to a healthier and more supportive work environment. We are pleased to have Victoria Cowart, CPM, NAAEI Faculty, and a certified Mental Health First Aid instructor, lead this course. With her extensive knowledge and engaging teaching style, Victoria will guide you through the essential components of mental health first aid, ensuring that you feel confident applying these skills in and out of the workplace.

This course includes approximately 30 minutes of pre-coursework. Attendees will receive an email from the speaker (using the email address listed below)  prior to the course with the required pre-coursework information.

The email put on the registration information below should be the email address of the person attending the course as it will be used for pre-coursework, post-session materials, and the certification.

Victoria Cowart, CPM, NAAEI Faculty, is the Vice President of Education at PetScreening. Previously, she was a direct property management industry member with extensive experience providing management and oversight for a mix of portfolios, including apartment communities, manufactured housing communities, and HOAs. Cowart helped launch the Charleston Apartment Association, served as its president, and then became the president of the South Carolina Apartment Association and an NAA regional vice president. She has chaired four NAA committees, most recently the 2021 Legislative Committee. Cowart was recently inducted into the South Carolina Apartment Association Hall of Fame. She is a passionate advocate for industry education, pets, and assistance animals. Cowart has a degree in the management of human resources, holds her CPM from IREM, has been certified as a Fair Housing Specialist by the National Center for Housing Management, and has been certified as an Adult Mental Health First Aid Instructor by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.

   Date/Time:

August 25, 2026  |  8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

   Registration Fee:

$250 Members (non-refundable) - This course is available to MHA members only.                                

   Location:

MHA - 7900 Xerxes Ave S, Ste 170, Bloomington, MN 55431

   Credits:

8.0 CRM, CRMT, and COM credits

Registration: By registering for this course you agree to all registration and cancellation policies, including but not limited to, email, cancellation, photo and assumption of risk. View complete registration and cancellation policies at www.mmha.com/edu-policies.

Course Specefice Cancellation Policy: Registration for this course is non-refundable. Registrations can be transferred/substituted up until noon on 8/24/26.