Mental Health First Aid Certification

Overview

Delivery method

Virtual classroom

Duration

3 days (3 sessions of 4 hours)

Audience

All SSC employees at all levels

Description

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certification provides the knowledge, skills, and attitudes for participants to recognize changes in mental health, respond supportively, and apply practical actions for declining mental health and crisis situations. The 3-day format of MHFA Certification allows for robust, scenario-based training and provides a deeper understanding of mental health disorders and influences. It helps participants build confidence, reduce stigma, and enhance their own mental health.

This course offers official certification.

For more information about the course, or to express your interest in attending a future session, please contact the Mental Health Program at mentalhealth-santementale@ssc-spc.gc.ca.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate increased awareness and understanding of mental health.
• Explain the impact of stigma, diagnostic labelling, and barriers to helping.
• Apply effective communication techniques when providing support.

Upon successful completion of the course and assessment, participants will receive a nationally recognized Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certification valid for three years.

Target Audience

SSC Employees