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Mental Health First Aid (Virtual)

The Mental Health First Aid training was developed to help people provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.

MHFA teaches mental health first aid skills. The course does not train people to be therapists, counselors, or mental health professionals. The philosophy behind MHFA is that mental health crisis, such as suicidal and self-harming actions, may be avoided through early intervention. If a crisis does arise, then members of the public can take action that may reduce the harm that could result.

This 9-hour course opens with a self-directed module (Module 1 – Self Directed) that focuses on the information and strategies that participants will discuss and practice throughout the virtual classroom modules (Modules 2 and 3 – Virtual Classroom). Course participants are required to complete Module 1 before participating in Module 2 and 3.

Participants will receive the “MHFA Participant Reference Guide” that outlines MHFA actions for developing mental health and substance use problems, and mental health and substance use crises.

Dates Name of Training or Education Provider Link
October
Date: October 17 & 18 Training/Education: Mental Health First Aid (Virtual) Provider: Canadian Mental Health Association - Edmonton Region REGISTER
November
Date: November 4 & 5 Training/Education: Mental Health First Aid (Virtual) Provider: Canadian Mental Health Association - Edmonton Region REGISTER
Date: November 19 & 20 Training/Education: Mental Health First Aid (Virtual) Provider: Canadian Mental Health Association - Edmonton Region REGISTER