Empower Yourself to Support Mental Health – Be Ready with Mental Health First Aid
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
(1-2 hours)
Complete this module through an online portal before the instructor-led sessions.
Introduction to Mental Health First Aid and core actions.
Instructor-Led Training
(Both sessions are 3.5-hours or can be combined for a full day)
Module 1:- Practice applying MHFA actions in situations of declining mental well-being. Learn how to engage in conversations with diverse communities, including 2SLGBTQ+ populations.
Module 2:- Learn to use MHFA actions for self-care and practice crisis response skills.
More Details:
Course sizes are 10 – 15 for the virtual course and 10 – 25 for the In-Person course.
Both versions can be done in one day or broken up into two 3.5 hour blocks to be completed within 2 weeks
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
Cost
$225 + HST per participant (group size minimum of 10)
Ready to make a difference?
Book today and equip yourself with the knowledge to support mental health.
