​Mental Health First Aid Supporting YOUTH (Virtual/Blended)



About

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the help provided to a person who is showing signs of declining mental well-being or crisis. “MHFA – Supporting Youth” is a course designed for members of the public who have frequent contact with young people (ages 12 to 24).

Participants will learn how to:

  • recognize signs that a young person may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health or substance use crisis

  • initiate conversations that encourage a young person to talk about a mental health or substance use problem

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

  • assist in a mental health or substance use crisis situation

  • check in with one’s own mental well-being and take action as needed

Virtual delivery
This 10-hour course opens with a self-directed module (Module 1) that focuses on the information and strategies that participants will discuss and practice throughout the virtual classroom modules (Modules 2 and 3).

  • Course participants are required to complete Module 1 independently (about two hours in length) before continuing to Modules 2 and 3.

  • Modules 2 and 3 are virtually led with the facilitator on the scheduled date. They are 4 hours each (with breaks). (More information about delivery can be found at this link.)

  • Modules 2 and 3 are delivered over Zoom. Everyone must have their own laptops/PCs that have audio/microphone and a camera.

  • Further details will be provided to you after registration.

  • Because of the required pre-work, there is a hard registration deadline of one week prior to virtual course delivery.

  • The Mental Health Commission of Canada has stated that only those participants who attend all 3 Modules in full will be eligible for a certificate. If you do not complete Module 1 in time, or are late to Modules 2 or 3, you will not be granted access to continue.

  • Missed Modules or lost access codes will not be eligible for a certificate or a refund.

Audience: Adults who wish to increase their skills to support youth such as in the K-12 sector, sports coaches, community centre workers and youth workers. This course can also help support your colleagues who are considered Young Workers under OHS Regulations 3.22.
 
Cost: $295 per person (+ tax)
Online Registration: Register here
Request a in-house Course: Preliminary request  (no obligation)