Mental Health First Aid: Certification

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:

• Increase your understanding of mental health and substance use

• Strengthen your confidence to help others

• Reduce stigma through awareness and empathy

• 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:

• Approach the person, assess and assist with any crisis

• Listen and communicate non-judgmentally

• Give reassurance and information

• Encourage professional and other supports

• Support self-care for both the person and yourself

Course Overview:

1. Welcome & Setting Group Expectations

2. The Role of a Mental Health First Aider

3. Understanding Mental Health and Stigma

4. The ALGES Model for Support

5. Supporting Mental Health Decline

6. Self‑Care and Resilience for First Aiders

7. Responding to Crisis Situations (including suicide and psychosis)

8. Wrap‑Up, Reflection, and Continued Learning

Details:

• Length: 12 hours over 2 days

• Format: Fully facilitated sessions—available virtually or in person

• Certification: Official Mental Health First Aid Certification upon completion and assessment