Training in Victoria: Mental Health First Aid

Online Mental Health First Aid Standard & Youth Available!

Key Objectives of MHFA: Standard

Mental Health First Aid: Adults Supporting Adults

Approximately 2-hours
- What is MHFA and why is it needed?
- What is the role of a MHFAider?
- Key terms and concepts.
- Stigma and mental well-being.
- The range of changes that may indicate a decline in mental health.
- Signs and symptoms of mental health decline.
3.5-hours
- Discussing stigma and recovery.
- Communicating without judgment.
- Understanding depression and anxiety.
- Guidelines for MHFA for cross-cultural competencies.
- Applying ALGEES to scenarios - substance use problems, depression and anxiety.
3.5-hours
- Preparing for challenges and resistance
- Understanding the causes of challenges and resistance
- Difference between a crisis and an emergency
- Safety planning for crisis and emergency
- Self-stigma and self-care
Reactive Training
Provides the skills needed to recognize mental health distress and deliver immediate aid until professional help arrives.
- Virtual & in-person training
- 9 hours of training
Key Benefits
- Help recognize signs and symptoms of mental health decline
- Develop the skills and confidence to support
Designed for
- General population
- Industry professionals
- Suitable for everyone

Did you know that Victoria has…

higher rates of depression among older adults (aged 65+) compared to the provincial average.
an increasing amount of emergency department visits for mental health concerns compared to the provincial average.
higher rates of gambling problems compared to other urban centres in British Columbia.
a shortage of mental health professionals compared to the demand, leading to longer wait times for services.
higher rates of mental health concerns among university students compared to the national average.