This is a Mental Health Commission of Canada course. While we often know a lot about physical illness, there tends to be less knowledge about mental health or substance use problems. This lack of understanding leads to fear and negative attitudes toward individuals living with mental health or substance use problems. It prevents people from seeking help and providing appropriate support to people around them.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is offered to someone with an emerging mental health or substance use problem or in crisis, until appropriate treatment is found or the situation resolves. An evidence-based course, MHFA Standard has been proven to give participants:
• the tools to recognize signs of decline in mental well-being.• the ability to talk about their mental health.• the knowledge to discuss professional and other supports that could help with recovery or improved mental well-being.• the confidence to reach out to these supports.• the tools to assist during a mental health or substance use crisis, and.• the knowledge to use MHFA actions to maintain one’s own mental wellness.
Please note that completion of a self-directed component is required prior to attending the classroom modules. Participants can expect to spend approximately 2 hours completing this portion of the program, and must submit proof of completion.
For more details please follow the link: https://openingminds.org/training/mhfa/standard/

For over 35 years, this YMCA has been providing child care, camps, and health and fitness services to members of its diverse surrounding community. Camp programs are available during school breaks throughout the year. Free parking is available on-site for members.