Mental Health First Aid Basic (2 Days, In-Person)

This training takes place over TWO (2) days: Saturday, January 9th & Saturday, November 16th, 2021 (6 hours of class time each of the two days, attendance for the full 12 hours is required, a missed day cannot be made up by joining another session).

This is the first training event in our Mental Health First Aid Training series, which will provide valuable information on how to unpack the  stigma surrounding mental health. Participants will learn and practice  social interactive skills and develop confidence in personal abilities  to help themselves and others while on and off the job!

https://www.mhfa.ca/en/course-type/basic

Mental Health First Aid Basic provides a baseline of valuable information on mental health, helps participants unpack the stigma surrounding mental health problems, and engages participants in learning and practicing interactive social skills so that they may develop confidence in personal abilities to help themselves and others while on and off the job.

International evaluations and feedback have found the following outcomes for participants undertaking an MHFA course:

Increased awareness of signs and symptoms of the most common mental health problems

Decreased stigma related to mental health

Increased confidence interacting with individuals experiencing a mental health problem or crisis

Increased help actually provided to individuals in crisis or experiencing a mental health problem

Safety: Participants must wear a mask covering mouth  and nose, participants will be able to maintain 2 metres distance and  hand sanitizer will be available. The number of participants is limited  to 12 to safely allow for pandemic restrictions.

NOTE: This event is accessible by TTC, wheelchair accessible, with free parking available.

Mental Health First Aid Canada is an evidence-based program of The Mental Health Commission of Canada. Mental Health First Aid training is offered in alignment with the Ontario Building Trades Mental Health Strategy.