Youth Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid gives you the skills to recognize when someone is facing mental health or substance use challenges — and the confidence to be their first source of support.

This is an 8-hour course (2 hours online and 6 hours in-person). Once you complete the course, you will be certified as a Youth Mental Health First Aider by the National Council for Wellbeing, and the certification is valid for 3 years

Help Youth

With our youth-focused curriculum, you’ll learn how to talk to young people ages 12-18 about mental health and substance use and how to step in when they need help.

Who Should Take Youth MHFA?

Parents

Family Members

Guardians

Caregivers

Teachers & School Staff

Coaches

Camp counsellors

Youth group leaders

Health and human services workers

How Youth Mental Health First Aid Helps

Over half of young people with unmet mental health needs think no one would care if they got better. You can show them that recovery is possible with our trusted, evidence-based training.

What to Expect

Your certified Instructor will create a respectful, supportive space either online or in person. They will help you relate what you learn to real-life scenarios. Group discussions and activities give you a chance to practice your new skills to help others.