Mental Health First Aid

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Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is offered to someone with an emerging mental health or substance use problem or in crisis, until appropriate treatment is found or the situation resolves. An evidence-based course, MHFA Standard has been proven to give participants:

  • the tools to recognize signs of decline in mental well-being.
  • the ability to talk about their mental health.
  • the knowledge to discuss professional and other supports that could help with recovery or improved mental well-being.
  • the confidence to reach out to these supports.
  • the tools to assist during a mental health or substance use crisis, and the knowledge to use MHFA actions to maintain one’s own mental wellness.

Topics

This 9-hour course opens with a self-directed module (Module 1) that focuses on the information and strategies that participants will discuss and practice throughout the live classroom modules (Modules 2 and 3). Course participants will complete Module 1 before participating in Modules 2 and 3.

Upon registration, participants will receive a Participant Reference Guide which outlines MHFA actions for mental health and substance use problems and crises.

Module 1: Self-directed module online that introduces participants to the concepts of the course and Mental Health First Aid actions. 1-2 hours to complete. You will receive your enrollment code two weeks before the course begins, ensuring we have met the required minimum of 8 participants.

Module 2: Live classroom module that discusses tools on how to apply MHFA actions to situations of declining mental well-being and guidelines for MHFA conversations with diverse populations.

Module 3: Live classroom module that gives participants the opportunity to practice applying MHFA actions to crisis situations and discusses the importance of self-care.

**Please note, refunds are not available once the enrollment code has been issued, as each code is unique to the individual. After redeeming your code, you will have one year to use it before it expires.**
A minimum of 8 participants is necessary for the course to proceed, as mandated by Opening Minds and the Mental Health Commission of Canada. If the course is canceled due to low enrollment, we will reschedule you for the next available class that suits your schedule.

Available Classes

Mental Health First Aid | Standard F2F (Face to Face, in-person) August 22, 2025 | 9:00am - 5:00 pm
No refunds will be issued once the enrollment code has been sent. The online certificate remains valid for 1 year after completion.
$175
22 available
Mental Health First Aid | Standard F2F (Face to Face, in-person) September 22, 2025 | 9:00am - 5:00 pm
No refunds will be issued once the enrollment code has been sent. The online certificate remains valid for 1 year after completion.
$175
23 available