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.

This 9-hour course opens with a self-directed module (Module 1) that focuses on the information and strategies that participants will discuss and practice throughout the live classroom modules (Modules 2 and 3). Course participants will complete Module 1 before participating in Modules 2 and 3.

Module 1: Self-directed module that introduces participants to the concepts of the course and Mental Health First Aid actions.

Module 2 & 3: Live classroom module (1 day, in person) that discusses tools on how to apply MHFA actions to situations of declining mental well-being and guidelines for MHFA conversations with diverse populations.

Cancellation Policy for MHFA Standard Course

The Canadian Mental Health Association Saskatoon Branch reserves the right to cancel a scheduled course as a result of not meeting the enrolment threshold set by the Mental Health Commission of Canada. In this case, a registrant may choose:

1. a) Full refund; or
2. b) Registration for the next available course.

If a registrant cancels their enrollment at least 7 days prior to course commencement they may choose:

1. a) Full refund; or
2. b) Registration for the next available course.

If a registrant cancels less than 7 days prior to course commencement:

1. No refund will be provided; or
2. Registration for the next available course.

If a registrant’s cancellation impedes on the ability of facilitators to continue with the scheduled course due to low enrollment guidelines established by the MHCC, no refund will be provided. All other registrants for this course will be required to transfer their registration to the next available course.