Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training provides the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to support a person who may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being, a mental health or substance use crisis until professional help is available.
The practical skills of MHFA help you develop the confidence and peace of mind knowing you can support those around you, and your ability to self-care and prioritize you well-being while supporting others.
MHFA Essentials is a suite of courses, focused on core knowledge and practical skills. The courses do not lead to Certification. Within the Essentials suite is a streamlined one-day course as well as adaptations to support unique populations and specific roles.
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.
Through the course, participants will:
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 Length
6 hours of instruction
Course Logistics
In‑person - interactive learning ensures participants can practice real-life scenarios and engage fully with instructors and peers.
Flexible Training
You can come to us, or we can come to you
Training for many different size groups