Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

You may know medical first aid...

You may know CPR...

BUT do you know mental health first aid?

1 in 3 Canadians will experience a mental health problem in their lifetime.  Will you know how to help?

Mental Health First Aid is an evidence based program of The Mental Health Commission of Canada.  MHFA is an awareness and prevention program that teaches participants how to help someone who is showing signs of a mental health problem or is experiencing a mental health crisis. 

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the support provided to a person who may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health crisis. 

This 8 hour, certified training course aims to teach people to:    

• Recognize signs that a person may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health crisis

• Have conversations that encourage a 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

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

Upcoming Workshops 2025

*For internal Langs CHC staff interested in attending the workshop: you must check with your manager for approval before registering and complete a professional developement form. To register, please contact Justine directly at 519 -947-1000 ext 255 or [email protected]*

Programs offered by Waterloo Wellington Self-Management Program:

WWSMP has chosen to offer this program to health care providers working in this region. If interested in attending this program, there are a number of certified instructors in Waterloo Wellington region. For a listing of available instructors or programs click here