MHFA is the help provided to a person developing a mental health-related concern or experiencing a mental health crisis until appropriate treatment is found or the situation is resolved.
If you’ve taken a basic physical first aid course, you’ve learned the skills needed to help someone experiencing a sudden illness or injury. People can also have a mental health crisis, and more Canadians must know how to provide help in these situations too.
Our MHFA trainer is certified through the Mental Health Commission of Canada.
Course name: Mental Health First Aid, Basic
Who’s it for: students, families, service workers, or any member of the community wanting to be well prepared to interact confidently about mental health with family, friends, communities, and in the workplace.
What you learn:
- Mental health and stigma
- Signs and symptoms
- Effective intervention
- And resources and support
Includes alcohol and substance-related disorders, mood-related disorders, anxiety, trauma-related disorders, and psychotic disorders.
Duration: 3-4 hours of online programming and 8 hours in person training.
Cost: $214.33 per person includes course material and certificate.
Register now to become a Mental Health First Aider by contacting our MHFA trainer!
- Jennifer Griffin Lepine
- 1440 St. Paul Street, Kelowna BC
- E: jennifer.gl@jhsok.cal
- To break down the stigma, create awareness & provide confidence in assisting others in a Mental Health Crisis
- MHFA Basic is intended for adults interacting with adults
- 18 years and older