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What is Mental Health First Aid?
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) gives people the skills, confidence, and practical tools to better recognize, respond to, and support someone experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health crisis.
At Broadmind, we offer both the new Mental Health First Aid Essentials course and the full Mental Health First Aid Certification course — available virtually or in person.
Course Details
Mental Health First Aid Essentials (1-Day)
The Essentials course is a practical and engaging one-day experience designed to help participants better understand mental health challenges, recognize changes in well-being, and build confidence in responding with care and support.
Participants will:
- Learn the signs and symptoms of declining mental well-being
- Explore common mental health challenges and crisis situations
- Practice supportive conversations and response strategies
- Increase confidence in helping others while also caring for themselves
- Build awareness, empathy, and practical workplace/community skills
This course is ideal for workplaces, teams, leaders, educators, helpers, and community members looking for meaningful, usable mental health skills right now.
Mental Health First Aid Certification (2-Day)
The Certification course goes deeper, offering additional opportunities to practice skills, explore scenarios, and build stronger confidence in supporting others through mental health challenges and crisis moments.
Participants will:
- Develop deeper understanding of mental health and crisis response
- Practice more advanced Mental Health First Aid skills and techniques
- Strengthen communication, listening, and support strategies
- Build confidence responding in real-life situations
- Complete the certification assessment to become Mental Health First Aid Certified for three years
This course is ideal for organizations, leaders, frontline workers, peer supporters, and anyone wanting more in-depth training and certification.
Why Organizations Bring MHFA to Their Teams
Mental Health First Aid helps organizations:
- Build stronger teamwork and connection
- Create healthier workplace culture
- Increase confidence in difficult conversations
- Reduce stigma around mental health
- Support psychological safety and early intervention
- Strengthen resilience, awareness, and everyday human skills
Ready to Join a Course?
Visit our Mental Health First Aid course listings to register for an upcoming virtual or in-person session.
Looking to bring a private course to your workplace, team, or organization?
Reach out to Sherry at sherry@broadmind.ca and we can help bring one of our engaging facilitators to you — virtually or in person — for a customized experience that fits your group’s needs.
Certificate Awarded Upon Successful Completion
As a Certified Mental Health First Aider, you'll receive an official certification from Opening Minds.
The certification is acknowledged in 20 countries worldwide.
Listen to what some of our past participants thought about the course...
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Tessah MacDowall
In 3 modules, one self directed and the other two kept to 3-hours in length including breaks. It was a safe space and I felt comfortable. Sherry, the instructor, was amazing. She was so great at keeping us engaged and had so much knowledge and experience to share. She went above and beyond to make the course a great experience. Can't wait to be able to put my skills into practice!
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Kim Nelson
I thought the course content was relevant to the current social climate surrounding Mental Health. Addressing the stigma surrounding mental health and teaching people how to approach someone who could be in crisis with the ALGEES techniques will raise much needed awareness with this formal training. I think every employer and employee should take this training!
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Jennifer Bishop
This course was by far the BEST course I have ever taken. The instructor was amazing and engaged our team. The day went by so quickly and I never felt bored or unengaged. Dan is an amazing instructor, he is well organized and knows a lot about mental health. He approaches teaching in a way that is exciting and makes you understand what your role is to help staff and others.
Interested in Mental Health Training for your organization? Let's talk!
