Mental Health First Aid Training

EAFWR is pleased to offer Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), an Opening Minds Program. This workshop provides you with the skills needed to support individuals who are navigating mental health crises or challenges.  This workshop will help you to identify common signs of distress, and you will learn how you can provide immediate support and resources until professional assistance becomes available.

Please note that MHFA is offered quarterly. Our next training will be in Fall 2025. Please watch this page and our social media channels for more information!

Spots are limited and registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Registration will close one week in advance of the in-person training date, so registrants can complete the required online module before the in-person training.

 

How It Works

This training includes an online module to be completed before the in-person training. Registration will close one week in advance of the in-person training, so registrants have time to complete the online module.

  1. After you register, you will receive an email with a unique access code and information about the online module. Note: This module must be completed before the in-person training.
  2. After you have completed the training module, you will receive a certificate of completion. You will need to email this certificate to one of the facilitators to confirm that you have completed the online training
  3. Then, you’ll be all set to attend the in-person training!

Trainers:

Jayme Pembleton – Workshop Facilitator
Christine Strong – Workshop Facilitator

Location:

Online Module:

You will complete this online before the in-person training

In-Person Training:

Note: As this is a full day training, please bring a lunch with you.

WALES Building: 14 Braun Street, Kitchener

There are two ways you can get to the WALES Building:

  • By entering the EAFWR parking lot and driving down to the WALES Building (the blue building at the end of the parking lot)
  • By entering from Braun Avenue

Registration:

Registration will close one week prior to the in-person training date.

Online: please fill out the form in the sidebar to the right.
In person: please call our office at 519-741-0190 or visit 91 Moore Ave. Kitchener, N2H 3S4.

Cost: 

  • Community Member: $120.00
  • Family or Person Served: $75.00
  • EAFWR staff or Direct Support People: FREE + hourly training rate for your time
  • EAFWR Volunteer: FREE

Who is this workshop for?

This workshop is geared towards an adult audience. It is designed for Direct Support People, employees in developmental services, adults living with a disability and their families. We encourage Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region staff, facilitators and Direct Support People to take this training.