Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Essentials Training

The Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Essentials course is an official, one-day (6-hour), in-person training program designed to build the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to recognize and respond to individuals experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health or substance use crisis. Participants learn how to provide initial support until appropriate professional help or other supports become available.

This engaging, facilitator-led course combines interactive discussions, real-world scenarios, and applied learning activities to develop practical helping skills that can be applied in workplaces, community settings, and everyday life. Participants gain a strong foundation in Mental Health First Aid principles and develop the confidence to respond effectively and compassionately when someone may be experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis.

Participants Will Learn To:

• Increase awareness and understanding of mental health and substance use challenges.
• Recognize the impact of stigma, diagnostic labelling, and barriers to seeking or offering help.
• Apply the evidence-based ALGES action plan:
  • 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.
• Develop effective communication and active listening skills.
• Strengthen reflective self-awareness and confidence when supporting others.
• Identify appropriate mental health resources and pathways to support.

Course Includes:

• Official Mental Health First Aid Essentials Participant Booklet
• Interactive scenarios, study guides, and course materials
• Light breakfast refreshments
• Lunch
• Understanding on how to play an important role in identifying how to support someone using the concepts learned in MHFA Essential Training

TO REGISTER, PLEASE USE THIS LINK: https://forms.office.com/r/0YqXpvGqp5?origin=lprLink

Private group training is available for organizations, workplaces, community groups, and teams, with flexible scheduling to meet organizational needs.

An email will be sent out 24-48 hours prior to the session with further instructions and confirmation of attendance!  Please connect with us if you have any questions, comments or concerns.

We are looking forward to training together! Thank you!