Join us for an engaging and impactful 2 full-day Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certification Course, designed to equip you with essential skills to assist individuals experiencing a mental health crisis or decline in well-being. Taking place virtually, this interactive training will provide you with hands-on techniques to recognize, support, and guide individuals toward recovery.

Event Dates: 

Day 1: Sept 17th – 9:00AM – 4:30 PM PST
Day 2: Sept 18th  – 9:00AM – 4:30 PM PST

Throughout the course, participants will learn how to:

• Understand mental health through the Two Continua Model
• Recognize multiple forms of stigma and strategies to challenge them
• Identify and respond to a broad range of mental health and crisis situations
• Apply ALGES to declining mental health and acute crises
• Support individuals experiencing suicidal behaviour, panic attacks, stress reactions, psychosis, or self-injury
• Develop a personalized self-care plan using the Three Pillars of Self-Care
• Strengthen knowledge of community resources and recovery-oriented approaches

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Mental Health First Aid certificate from the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC). MHFA Certification is valid for three years.

Cancellation and Rebooking Policy:

If you are unable to attend the course, please provide at least five (5) business days’ notice prior to the course date to receive a full refund or rebook at no additional cost.

• Cancellations must be submitted by email to training@csshsa.ca.

Late cancellations or no-shows are not eligible for refunds or rescheduling.

Important Note: A minimum of 8 participants is required for the training to proceed. If fewer than 8 participants are confirmed 48 hours prior to the session, the course will be rescheduled in accordance with MHCC’s group size policy.