Mental Health First Aid Standard Virtual

This training takes place over TWO (2) days: Saturday, December 12th & Sunday, December 13th (2 hours of self directed learning followed by 6 hours of virtual classroom learning. 3 hours of virtual class time each of the two days, attendance for the full 6 hours is required, a missed day cannot be made up by joining another session).

Note: Participants must complete a 2-hour self-directed Module by Friday, December 11 at 5:00pm to be allowed access to the virtual classroom.

This is the second 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!

VIRTUAL CLASS DATES/TIMES

Saturday, December 12th: 9:00am - 12:30pm

Sunday, December 13th:  9:00am - 12:30pm

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

Course participants will learn how to recognize signs that a person may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health crisis and encourage that person to:

Talk about declines in their mental well-being

Discuss professional and other supports that could help with recovery to improved mental well-being

Reach out to these support

Assist in a mental health or substance use crisis

Use MHFA actions to maintain one’s own mental well-being

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.