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Mental Health First Aid Standard

The Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training course was developed by the Mental Health Commission of Canada to help people provide initial support to someone who may be experiencing decreasing mental well-being or a mental health crisis.

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The mental health first aid training course was developed by the Mental Health Commission of Canada to provide the practical knowledge and skills to support a person who may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being, or a mental health or substance use crisis. 

Just like physical first aid is provided until medical treatment can be obtained, mental health first aid is given until appropriate support is found or until the crisis is resolved.

Mental health first aiders learn to:

  • Preserve life where a person may be a danger to themselves or others.
  • Provide help to prevent the mental health problem from developing into a more serious state.
  • Promote the recovery of good mental health.
  • Provide comfort to a person experiencing a mental health problem.

This is a blended delivery course consisting of two parts:

Part one: Online, self-paced (two hours)

Participants must complete the first module two weeks before attending the instructor-led session. This module will take an estimated two hours to complete. Information on how to complete this part of the course will be emailed to the participant approximately 48 hours after registration.

Part two: Virtual, instructor-led (seven hours)

Participants will complete modules two and three during their seven-hour instructor-led session (in person or virtually via Zoom).

Note: Only those participants who attend all three modules in full will be eligible for a certificate. Participants who do not complete module one before this instructor-led session, or miss more than 30 minutes of modules two and three, will not be allowed to continue. Missed modules will not be eligible for a certificate, refund, or rescheduling.

Due to the format of this workshop, refunds or transfers cannot be accommodated once your module one passkey has been used.

Cost

Member
$75
Associate member
$110
Non-member
$220
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is this workshop?
This workshop is a mixed-delivery course, participants must complete (module one) two hours of online education followed by a seven-hour instructor-led session. Module one must be completed two weeks before the instructor-led session.
What do I have to do before attending my instructor-led session?
Participants must complete module one before attending their instructor-led session.
How do I find out my Zoom link and prerequisites?
After registration, you will receive information regarding module one, attendance, and if remote, the zoom link for the workshop.
How do I request a private workshop?
Email training@safecarebc.ca with the following information: 1) the requested workshop, 2) how many potential participants and, 3) three potential workshop dates (ideally four-six weeks out from the request date). The process to request a workshop is to use this link: https://safecarebc.ca/request-a-workshop/

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