Mental Health First Aid: Essentials

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Essentials Course

Course Delivery:
This is a fully facilitated, in-person 1 day course. Join us for interactive activities to develop hands-on skills and approaches to assist people in need.

Register direct www.braveheartfirstaid.com/courses/mental-health-first-aid

Empower yourself to make a difference.
The Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Essentials 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.

Designed to be accessible and applicable across many settings, Essentials offers a strong foundation in Mental Health First Aid principles without formal assessment or certification, making it an ideal option for individuals, teams, or communities seeking meaningful, time-efficient training.

Course Highlights:

Increase Mental Health Awareness

 Understand stigma, diagnostic labelling, and barriers to helping

Learn how to use the ALGES framework to support

Learn effective communication techniques

Learn reflective Self-Awareness

Review mental health support resource mapping

Course Format:

The Essentials course is an immersive, 1-day (6-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

Details:

• Length: 6 hours

• Format: Fully facilitated sessions, in-person

• Cost: Starting from $225 (+HST) 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: team@braveheartfirstaid.com