Mental Health First Aid refers to the help provided to a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.  Since 2010 the program has taught thousands of Canadians how to respond to mental health emergencies.  Mental Health READY offers the following Mental Health First Aid trainings:
Mental Health First Aid Standard (Virtual)
Mental Health First Aid Standard (Face-to-Face)
Mental Health First Aid Supporting Youth (Virtual)
Mental Health First Aid Supporting Youth (Face-to-Face)
   
Mental Health First Aid Standard - Virtual  - certified- 3 Modules (9 hours)
This 9-hour certified course opens with a self-directed module (Module 1 - approximately 2 hours) that focuses on the information and strategies that participants will discuss and practice throughout the virtual classroom modules (Modules 2 and 3 - 3.5 hours each). Course participants are required to complete Module 1 before participating in Modules 2 and 3.

Module 1
  • Introduction to the course
  • Introduction to MHFA actions

Module 2
  • Practice applying MHFA actions to situations of declining mental well-being
  • Guidelines for MHFA conversations with people from diverse cultures and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community

Module 3
  • Discussion on using MHFA actions for self-care
  • Practice using MHFA actions in crisis situations

Mental Health First Aid Standard - Face-to-Face - certified - 3 Modules (9 hours)
Same as course option above but is provided in-person with the exception of Module 1 which is self directed
(approximately 2 hours) 


Mental Health First Aid Supporting Youth - Virtual - certified - 3 Modules (10 hours)
This 10-hour certified course opens with a self-directed module (Module 1 - approximately 2 hours)) that focuses on the information and strategies that participants will discuss and practice throughout the virtual classroom modules (Modules 2 and 3 - 4 hours each). Course participants are required to complete Module 1 before participating in Modules 2 and 3.

Mental Health First Aid Supporting Youth - Face-to-Face - certified - 3 Modules (10 hours)
Same as course option above but is provided in-person with the exception of Module 1 which is self directed
(approximately 2 hours) 

**Please note that Lori typically provides either MHFA Standard virtual or MHFA Supporting Youth virtual in different time zones twice per week.  The dates and times can be found at www.mhfa.ca and by clicking on Courses, then Find a Facilitator. Click on Alberta and then Lethbridge. Click on Lori Veltkamp and scroll down to the bottom to see the upcoming courses and time zones.

Customized Mental Health Trainings
If 2 full days or 2 half days of training is not feasible for your organization, Lori is pleased to offer customized mental health and wellness trainings that range from lunch n learns to a full day, and that are specific to your organization's needs

For more information or to book a training, please contact Lori Veltkamp at
403-942-5250
loriveltkamp@mentalhealthready.com