About this Event
Algonquin College's Pembroke Campus is hosting a two-day Mental Health First Aid Course that provides the opportunity for members of the community to become Mental Health First Aid Certified by a Mental Health Commision of Canada qualified instructor. This is an excellent opportunity for local organizations or for members of the public!
Participants must commit to two full days of training in order to recieve their certification. The course will be held at Algonquin College's Pembroke Campus in room 328 on Tuesday, October 22, and Wednesday, October 23
The cost of certification is $249.50 per person tax included + Eventbrite fees.
Paid Parking is availiable on campus through the HONK mobile app.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mackenzie [email protected]
Who Takes MHFA?
Everyone. Anyone can benefit from MHFA, and more than 300,000 Canadians have been trained already. From psychological health and safety in the workplace to schools and community groups to people in Northern Canada, MHFA has had a positive and long lasting impact on Canadians from coast to coast to coast.
Does MHFA work?
MHFA is an international program active in over 20 countries. Research has shown that this evidence-based course offers significant positive impacts for participants and their workplaces, communities, and families, namely:
- Significantly greater recognition of the most common mental health problems
- Decreased social distance from people with mental health problems
- Increased confidence in providing help to others
- Improved mental health of the MHFA participant her/himself
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Algonquin College – Pembroke Campus, Frank Nighbor Street, Pembroke, Canada
CAD 267.22
