Mental Health First Aid

We deliver Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) in person and virtually throughout Canada.

Our experienced certified facilitators have all been teaching regularly for a minimum of 5 years. Our lead facilitator, Alison Butler, teaches 30-40 MHFA courses per year in a wide variety of industries and workplaces.

The MHFA program is designed for everyone. As a globally recognized training, it empowers everyday people to recognize when someone may be experiencing mental health challenges and equips them with practical skills to provide initial support. This course builds confidence to respond calmly and offer meaningful help during tough moments—all without needing to be a mental health expert.

Who is to for? For everyone and everyone. Ideal for the general public, workplaces, and community groups.

Essential Skills

What will I learn?

As a Mental Health First Aider you will develop:

1. Peace of Mind - You’ll be better able to help if someone around you, like a friend or coworker, is having a hard time. You’ll feel prepared and confident to step in and offer initial support.

2. Practical Skills - You’ll be equipped with simple, actionable steps to provide support until the person can access professional help if needed.

3. Easier Dialogue - It helps you handle brave conversations without feeling awkward or worried you’ll say the wrong thing.

4. Stronger Connections - By recognizing when someone may need support, you’ll become a more compassionate co-worker, supervisor, friend, partner, or family member.

Course OptionsO

Beginning Fall 2025, the Mental Health First Aid curriculum is completely new and revised with two course options that can be delivered either in person or virtually.

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MHFA Certification

A 2-day course where participants will dive deeper into MHFA topics.

All participants will receive a certificate of participation.

Optional: Certification

Participants will have the option to write a certification quiz to be officially certified.

Certification will be valid for 3-years.

MHFA Essentials

A 1-day course that focuses on the essentials of becoming a mental health first aider.

Those who complete training will get a certificate of participation.

There is no official MHFA certification for the Essentials course.

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"One of the standout aspects of the training was Alison's ability to effectively incorporate her personal experiences and samples into the material. This added a genuine and relatable touch to the session, allowing us to connect with the content on a deeper level. It was evident that she had a wealth of knowledge and a genuine passion for the subject matter".

I had a wonderful experience learning from, and training with Alison during the Mental Health First Aid Certificate program. She is authentic, highly knowledgeable, an excellent communicator and facilitator, and shares real life experiences while facilitating the program, experiences many people can relate to.

Thank you Alison, this is an excellent training course that exceeded my expectation. The content was insightful, practical and delivered with empathy. I'm truly thankful for the valuable insights and skills I've gained.