Mental Health First Aid – November 6 and 7, 2024
The Mental Health First Aid Standard course will help you 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 supports
- Assist in a mental health or substance use crisis
Mental Health First Aid Standard consists of one 2-hour self-directed module and two 4 hour live virtual sessions via Zoom.
Module 1: Independent Study Module and review of the digital Participant Reference Manual – approximately 2 hours – due November 1, 2024
Modules 2 and 3: Via Zoom – two 4-hour live sessions – November 6 and 7, 2024 from 9:30am – 2:30pm. There will be a one hour lunch break.
Please note that you are required to:
- Complete Module 1 in order to participate in Modules 2 and 3.
- Be present for the entire course in order to receive a certificate.
There is limited space available for this training. Registration closes on October 13, 2024.
Registrants will receive an email with details to access and complete the self-directed module, along with your Participant Reference Guide and course materials, on October 14, 2024.
If you have any questions, please email learn@cmhaww.ca.