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WHAT IS MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID?
The support provided to a person who may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being, a mental health crisis, or substance use problem. Just as physical first aid is administered to a person with an injury prior to seeking more intensive medical care, MHFA is the immediate support provided to an individual until appropriate treatment is found or the crisis is resolved.
INTERESTED IN TAKING A COURSE?
Scan the QR code to register or send us a message to inquire.
COURSE LOGISTICS
DELIVERY
The course begins with an online self-directed module, (Module 1) that introduces topics that are discussed and practiced throughout the live classroom modules, (Modules 2 and 3). Course participants must complete Module 1 before participating in Modules 2 and 3.
TIMING
The course takes a total of 9 hours to complete. Participants are required to complete 7 in-class hours and 2 self-directed hours, for a total of 9 hours. This can be offered over the course of one full day or two-half days, within a 2-week period.
PLATFORM
The training can be offered both in-person, virtually, depending on what works best for you or your organization.
Participants
Class sizes can range from:
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8-25 for in-person trainings
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8-15 for virtual trainings
UPCOMING COURSES
Interested in scheduling a MHFA course? Contact us today - mhfatraininggateway@gmail.com.
Training Fees
Fee structures for the course vary based on various factors. Please reach out to mhfatraininggateway@gmail.com for more information.
MEET THE TEAM
Meet our four certified Mental Health First Aid Facilitators! Each Facilitator is fortunate enough to call Huron County home, and received the Mental Health Commission of Canada's Facilitator training in 2023, with the goal of bringing more accessible, barrier-free mental health and substance use training to rural regions.
Grace Bonnett
Community Navigator, Grand Bend & Area Community Health Centre
Bonnie Baynham
Health Promoter & Community Developer
Dr.Erin Ross
Psychologist, Maitland Valley Medical Centre/The Clarity Group
Lynne Harris
Registered Social Worker
MHFA & GATEWAY
Gateway is providing community-based, accessible MHFA training. Four local providers have been trained to facilitate the MHFA Course that will allow individuals to gain skills and resources on how to assist and support someone who may be experiencing a mental health problem or crisis. MHFA training will be provided to various organizations and community members throughout Huron, Perth & Lambton counties.
Learn more
Visit the Mental Health Commission of Canada webpage to learn more about Mental Health First Aid training: https://www.mhfa.ca/training/mhfa/standard/.
Interested in training?
Scan the QR code to register!
