Training: Mental Health First Aid Certification (2-Days)

Overview

This innovative and leading-edge Mental Health First Aid certification program now offers a nationally recognized certification valid for three years. The updated curriculum includes expanded content on mental health disorders and their prevalence, along with more scenario-based exercises and discussions that help participants apply key concepts in real workplace situations.

Secure your spot at this special rate and join go2HR’s Mental Health First Aid certification cohort for BC’s tourism and hospitality industry.

go2HR is proud to partner with Beata Chami, Organizational Psychologist, Certified Coach, and authorized Mental Health First Aid Instructor, to deliver this Mental Health First Aid certification training through Opening Minds (Mental Health Commission of Canada).

The Mental Health Commission of Canada reports that one in every five Canadians experiences a mental health challenge within a given year. While many people understand physical illness, there is often less awareness of mental health or substance use issues. This lack of understanding can lead to stigma, fear, and barriers to seeking or offering support.

The Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) certification program focuses on increasing mental health awareness, understanding stigma, diagnostic labelling, and barriers to helping. Participants will gain practical skills and communication strategies to support someone who may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health or substance use crisis.

Course Details

Mental Health First Aid Certification Training

Dates:
Tuesday, May 5 – Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Format:
Fully facilitated virtual training (Zoom)

Time:
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM each day
(12 hours of instruction over two days, plus breaks)

Price:
$299 + applicable taxes

What You Will Learn

• Recognize signs that a person may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health or substance use crisis.
• Have conversations that encourage someone to talk about changes in their mental well-being.
• Discuss professional and community supports that may help with recovery and improved well-being.
• Reach out and connect individuals with appropriate supports.
• Assist during a mental health or substance use crisis.
• Apply Mental Health First Aid actions to support their own mental well-being.

Certification

Following the training, participants must complete a 25-question multiple-choice quiz. Participants have three opportunities to complete the quiz within a seven-day period.

Upon successful completion, participants will receive their Mental Health First Aid certification, which is valid for three years.

Facilitator

Beata Chami (she/her) is an Organizational Psychologist, Certified Coach, and authorized Mental Health First Aid Instructor.

Beata works with tourism and hospitality organizations across BC to strengthen psychological health and safety in the workplace. Her work focuses on helping leaders build supportive environments, manage psychosocial risks, and develop practical strategies that promote healthier teams and more resilient workplaces.

This session has limited seating (14 participants) to support an interactive learning environment. Register early to secure your spot.

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