Course Information
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Course
Course Delivery:
This is a fully facilitated, virtual 1 day 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/mhfa
Meet your facilitator: https://www.commresponse.com/meet
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 MHFA 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 mappingCourse Format:
The Essentials course is a 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:
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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
Details:
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Length: 6 hours
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Format: Fully facilitated sessions—available virtually or in person
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Cost: Starting from $225 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