Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certification Course
Course Delivery:
This is a fully facilitated, virtual 2-day certification course. Join us for interactive activities to develop hands-on skills and approaches to assist people in need. This course will take place in a virtual classroom and no prior experience using an online classroom is necessary.
Register direct https://www.commresponse.com/mhfacertifcation
Meet your facilitator: https://www.commresponse.com
Empower yourself to make a difference.
The Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certification Course builds the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to support someone who may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health or substance use crisis—until professional help becomes available.
This evidence-based training equips participants to respond with empathy, practical strategies, and calm confidence while also emphasizing the importance of maintaining one’s own well-being. The course is part of a global movement that has reached more than 8 million learners across 35 countries.
Course Highlights:
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Increase your understanding of mental health and substance use
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Strengthen your confidence to help others
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Reduce stigma through awareness and empathy
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Build sustainable self-care practices
Course Format:
The MHFA Certification is an immersive, 2-day (12-hour) program designed for applied learning. Through interactive discussions and scenario-based activities, participants explore how to recognize emerging signs of mental health issues and provide effective support in both everyday and crisis situations.
Training introduces the evidence-based ALGES framework:
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Approach the person, assess and assist with any crisis
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Listen and communicate non-judgmentally
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Give reassurance and information
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Encourage professional and other supports
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Support self-care for both the person and yourself
Course Overview:
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Welcome & Setting Group Expectations
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The Role of a Mental Health First Aider
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Understanding Mental Health and Stigma
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The ALGES Model for Support
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Supporting Mental Health Decline
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Self‑Care and Resilience for First Aiders
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Responding to Crisis Situations (including suicide and psychosis)
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Wrap‑Up, Reflection, and Continued Learning
Details:
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Length: 12 hours over 2 days
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Format: Fully facilitated sessions—available virtually or in person
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Certification: Official Mental Health First Aid Certification upon completion and assessment
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Cost: Starting from $375 per person
Group and Team Training:
Private courses are available for groups of 8 or more, with flexible scheduling and customized pricing.
For quotes or inquiries contact commresponse@outlook.com
Register directly https://www.commresponse.com/courses or email commresponse@outlook.com
Cancellation Policy:
Should the course be cancelled; advance notice and alternative dates will be provided or a full refund will be made.
If a participant cancels their registration the refunded amount will depend on when we are notified:
- 45 or more days prior to course date: Full refund
- 30-44 days prior to course date: 50% refund
- Less than 30 days prior to course date: Non-refundable
If a participant does not complete Module 1 of the course by the specified deadline, then that participant is not eligible for a refund and their registration is non-transferrable.