Mental Health First Aid Training

Mental health training provides participants with the knowledge and skills to effectively identify, discuss and support co-workers and community members experiencing mental health issues and distress. Topics covered include:  signs and symptoms of mental health issues, appropriate language and responses, referral to professional services, and self-care and prevention. 

 

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)  is an evidence-based program offered by the Mental Health Commission of Canada and its certified trainers. MHFA provides instruction on how to:   

• Engage confidently when a person may be a danger to themselves or others. 

• Provide help to prevent a mental health problem from developing into a more serious state. 

• Promote the recovery of good mental health. 

• Provide comfort to a person experiencing a mental health problem. 

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This course is a total of 12 hours and takes place over two days,

Match 25 & 26th 2023, 9 am - 4 pm. Location: Castlegar Campus

 

Matty Hillman (BCYC, MA) is a faculty member in the School of Health and Human Services at Selkirk College as well as a community mental health educator. He has been increasing the mental health literacy and skills of community members, non-profit organizations and private businesses in the Kootenays for over five years.