Mental Health First Aid

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Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a comprehensive two-day training program designed to educate participants about various mental illnesses and provide support to individuals experiencing mental health challenges. Similar to physical first aid, Mental Health First Aid is offered until professional help is available or the crisis is resolved.

Workshop Overview:

Prerequisite:

There is no prerequisites for this training

Learning Objectives:

Recognize signs and symptoms of mental health issues in family, friends, colleagues, and clients, and confidently intervene when someone may be a danger to themselves or others.
Provide comfort and support to individuals experiencing mental health problems and offer help to prevent these issues from worsening.
Identify professional and self-help resources for individuals with mental health problems and promote coping skills to aid in the recovery of good mental health.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) now offers official certification.

This in-depth course, upon completion and assessment, provides participants with:

Mental Health Certification that is valid for three (3) years
Increased mental health awareness
An understanding of stigma, diagnostic labelling, and barriers to helping
Effective communication techniques to support individuals in crisis

Dates and Times:

Dates:
- April 14&15, 2026
Times:
- 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (both days)
Registration Deadline:
- April 6, 2026
- Advance registration is required

Location:

Virtual via Zoom

Requirements for Participation:

For this interactive training, each attendee needs: a computer with a camera, microphone, and stable internet connection

Requirements for Certification:

To receive certification, participants must complete an exam provided by the Mental Health Commission of Canada.

Cost:

Family Resource Network team members and leadership: $0 *
AHVNA Members: $200.00
Non Members: $250.00

*The cost of this opportunity is covered by a grant for Family Resource Network team members and leadership.

For more information or to contact AHVNA, follow this link: [Contact us]

Cancelation Policy:

Registration costs are non-refundable.

We encourage you to send a substitute if you are unable to attend the workshop, as there is a NO SHOW charge for all absent registrants. Cancelations need to be made ONE WEEK prior to the scheduled workshop date.

Should a workshop not reach its minimum registration requirement, it will be canceled approximately ONE WEEK prior to the workshop commencement date. Registrants will be informed by email or telephone, and registration costs will be refunded.

Anxiety, Depression, Stress Management, Counseling, Mindfulness, Self-Care, Resilience, Trauma, Disorders, Coping Mechanisms, PTSD, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Mental Health Literacy, Peer Support, Trauma-Informed Care, Crisis Response

Mental Health First Aid - 041426

Tuesday Apr 14 2026, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday Apr 15 2026, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Virtual Training
Zoom
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