Mental Health First Aid Training
You don’t need to be an expert to support someone’s mental health. Through the Mental Health Commission of Canada’s Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training helps you recognize struggles and respond with care. At Kaleidoscope, we create inclusive, supportive spaces that build connection, reduce stigma, and empower communities.
Our next training sessions are taking place on the following dates:
Mental Health First Aid Essentials (1 day):
Thursday, October 22nd, 9:00am - 3:30pm
Mental Health First Aid Certification (2 days):
Tuesday, November 17th 9:00am - 4:00pm
Wednesday, November 18th: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Private Training
Looking to book a private Mental Health First Aid training for your workplace, organization, or group?
For more information about the two courses, visit:
Mental Health First Aid training can help you feel better prepared to be:
Mindful
Become more attentive to signs that someone may be struggling and learn ways to take initiative and offer potentially life-saving support.
Skilled
Gain practical approaches for listening, building connection, and helping someone consider additional support when they are ready.
Brave
Build the courage to start tough conversations and the confidence to stay present when someone needs support.
Compassionate
Help foster trusting connections and spaces where people feel safe to share what they are experiencing.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Both MHFA Certification and MHFA Essentials are for anyone who wants to feel more prepared to support someone experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis. These courses can be especially helpful for educators, managers, frontline workers, caregivers, community members, and anyone who wants to respond with more confidence, compassion, and care. No prior mental health background is required.
MHFA Certification is the more in-depth course and leads to full Mental Health First Aid certification. MHFA Essentials is a shorter, foundational course that offers practical learning in a more accessible format and provides a certificate of completion. Both courses help build confidence and strengthen people’s ability to respond supportively when someone is struggling.
Both courses help participants recognize signs of mental health challenges, respond with greater confidence and care, strengthen supportive communication, reduce stigma, and connect people to helpful supports. The learning is practical, people-centered, and designed to help participants feel more prepared in real-life situations.
MHFA Certification is 12 hours. MHFA Essentials is 6 hours.
Yes. MHFA Certification leads to full certification, while MHFA Essentials provides a certificate of completion.
Yes. Full attendance is required for both courses.
Courses may be offered virtually or in person, depending on the training format.
We aim to offer training at rates that are as accessible as possible. Pricing may vary depending on the course, registration type, or group booking needs. Current rates are listed on our Mental Health First Aid Eventbrite Collection page, and group pricing is be available for organizations and teams.
Yes. Kaleidoscope offers private training for workplaces, schools, organizations, and community groups. Group pricing may also be available.
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