Are you ready to become a Mental Health First Aider?

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) for First Nations is a culturally adapted training program designed for First Nations and anyone that works with First Nations. This course is designed to help people understand and respond to mental health crises. It incorporates traditional knowledge and practices, alongside evidence-based strategies, to support mental health and wellbeing. The program aims to build capacity within communities, reduce stigma around mental health issues, and promote healing and resilience by acknowledging the unique historical, social, and cultural factors affecting First Nations peoples. Participants learn to recognize signs and symptoms of mental health issues, provide initial help, and guide individuals to appropriate professional resources.