In today’s world, mental health is just as important as physical health. Our Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Program equips you with the skills to confidently support individuals facing mental health challenges or crises. Whether in your home, workplace, or community, MHFA prepares you to recognize signs of mental distress and provide immediate aid until professional help is available.
Why Mental Health First Aid?
RECOGNIZE, SUPPORT, AND MANAGE MENTAL HEALTH CRISES WITH CONFIDENCE THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED TRAINING.
Recognize Early Signs
Support with Confidence
Manage Crises
Evidence-Based Training
Course Overview
Our MHFA program is offered as both virtual and in-person training options, giving you the flexibility to choose the format that works best for your group. Led by certified instructor Jason Alderson, this program is delivered in collaboration with the Mental Health Commission of Canada.
To find out more about this course and how it can benefit you, please contact us today.
Course Format
Self-Directed Learning
**Must be completed one week before the instructor-led course start date**
1 – 2 hours, reading and quiz through an online portal
Module 1 Overview:
- Introduction to the course
- Introduction to MHFA actions
Complete this module through an online portal before the instructor-led sessions.
Instructor-Led Training
**Must complete the self-directed module one week before starting these modules**
Both sessions are 3.5-hours or can be combined for a full day.
Module 2 Overview:
- Practice applying MHFA actions to situations of declining mental well-being
- Guidelines for MHFA conversations with people from diverse cultures and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community
Module 3 Overview:
- Discussion on using MHFA actions for self-care.
- Practice using MHFA actions in crisis situations.
More Details:
The mandatory minimum group size is 10 for us to run a course. The maximum size will vary based on format; Virtually the maximum is 15, and in-person 25.
Participants that complete the Mental Health First Aid course receive certification from the Mental Health Commission of Canada.
Who Should Take This Course
This course is ideal for individuals in all walks of life—whether you’re a parent, colleague, or community leader. Enhance your ability to assist those around you and contribute to reducing the stigma around mental health.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) provides you with the skills needed to extend crucial support to individuals navigating mental health crises or challenges. Much like traditional first aid, MHFA fosters the ability to identify common signs of distress and deliver immediate aid until professional assistance is accessible.
The Mental Health First Aid course serves to prepare participants to interact confidently about mental health with their family, friends, communities, and workplaces.
Cost & Booking
Course Availability
Currently in-person training is only available in the Ottawa Region, however, we can accommodate Virtual training across Canada. Generally, we can accommodate private training requests with 4-6 weeks notice.
Cost
$225 + HST per participant
Note that for private on-site courses, the minimum group size is 10 people.
Ready to make a difference?
Click the button below to fill out your public course registration or private course request form today.
