Mental Health First Aid

Learn to recognize and respond to mental health challenges with care and confidence.

MHFA Standard is the foundational program designed for everyone. As a globally recognized training, it empowers everyday people to recognize when someone may be experiencing mental health challenges and equips them with practical skills to provide initial support. This course builds confidence to respond calmly and offer meaningful help during tough moments—all without needing to be a mental health expert.

Who is to for? For everyone and everyone. Ideal for the general public, workplaces, and community groups.

MHFA Standard is the support provided to a person who may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health or substance use crisis.

As a Mental Health First Aider, you will develop:

Peace of Mind 

You’ll be better able to help if someone around you, like a friend or coworker, is having a hard time. You’ll feel prepared and confident to step in and offer initial support.

Practical Skills

You’ll be equipped with simple, actionable steps to provide support until the person can access professional help if needed.

Easier Dialogue

It helps you handle brave conversations without feeling awkward or worried you’ll say the wrong thing.

Stronger Connections

By recognizing when someone may need support, you’ll become a more compassionate friend, partner, or family member.

Course structured for impact

This 9-hour course opens with a self-directed module (Module 1) that focuses on the information and strategies that participants will discuss and practise throughout the virtual classroom modules (Modules 2 and 3). Course participants are required to complete Module 1 before participating in Module 2 and 3. Upon registration, participants will receive the “MHFA Participant Reference Guide” that outlines MHFA actions for developing mental health and substance use problems, and mental health and substance use crises.

Flexible learning options to meet your needs

Virtual Classes: Facilitated on-line session for 8 to 15 participants

In-Person Classes: Facilitated session for 8 to 25 participants

Investment = $225/person or receive a discount for groups of 8 people or more. Contact me for a quote.

Check back for training date options or if you are an organization, reach out and we can plan a mutual date.