MEntal Health
First Aid
Two Days
Nationally Recognized Mental Health First Aid Certification
For people who want trusted credentials and the skills to support others with care and confidence.
Mental Health First Aid: Build Skills, Save Lives, End Stigma
Your Trusted Path to Mental Health First Aid Certification in Nova Scotia
BraveHeart First Aid provides essential, trusted training programs to build professional mental health literacy in Nova Scotia. The reality is, recognizing the signs and symptoms of emerging mental health problems is a critical health and safety training skill.
Our MHFA training course empowers you to deliver effective, immediate help during a mental health crisis. Gain the confidence to become a certified Mental Health First Aider and provide the necessary supportive interactions to support individuals struggling with mental illnesses.
Ready to act when it truly matters? Book your nationally recognized Mental Health First Aid Certification and become a certified Mental Health First Aider now.
What You'll Learn in Our Mental Health First Aid Course
Our dynamic, interactive learning environment moves beyond simple diagnostic labeling to provide you with practical, crisis intervention techniques and enhanced mental health literacy. Our Mental Health First Aid Instructors are committed to teaching you effective empathic communication skills to support someone with mental health concerns or a developing mental illness.
Our First Aid Mental Health Certification Covers:
How to recognize the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems, including substance use, mood, anxiety, and psychotic disorders.
How to use the ALGEES action plan in real-life scenarios to assess, listen, give reassurance, and encourage appropriate treatment options.
Specific crisis intervention strategies for serious issues like suicide risk, self-harm, panic attacks, and substance use crisis.
Practical ways to reduce stigma and discrimination associated with mental health disorders in both a community setting and the workplace.
The importance of self-care strategies and establishing healthy boundaries while supporting individuals through their journey.
Gain life-changing, certified skills to confidently guide others through any mental health crisis. Enroll in a course today!
Is This Mental Health Training Course Right for You?
Mental Health First Aid is a global movement, and this specific certification program is essential for anyone who seeks reliable, nationally-recognized training opportunities to support others. If you work in a people-facing role, want to enhance organizational wellness, or simply desire the confidence to respond effectively to a mental health crisis, this training is perfect for you.
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If you require an official, nationally recognized Mental Health First Aid Certification to demonstrate your commitment to workplace wellness or professional standards, this is your course. Our program is delivered by licensed providers and ensures you receive training that meets high standards, granting you trusted skills to provide initial help now.
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This course is a cornerstone of workplace wellness and health and safety training. As you lead teams, the ability to recognize mental health concerns and connect people to treatment options is vital for fostering a supportive culture and improving overall organizational wellness and productivity.
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You are the first point of contact and need the skills to recognize early risk factors and effectively support clients, students, or colleagues. Enhancing your mental health literacy makes you invaluable in providing immediate community support and de-escalating mental health problems with empathic communication skills.
Why Choose BraveHeart for Your Mental Health First Aid Certificate?
Choosing the right training course is key to building true confidence. We are a trusted provider in Nova Scotia, committed to delivering efficient training programs that equip you with real-world crisis intervention techniques.
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Our small class sizes promote face-to-face interaction and an interactive learning environment. We move beyond passive lessons, focusing on hands-on practice, supportive interactions, and scenarios that build genuine, lasting confidence to act during a mental health crisis in any community setting.
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We make the certification program feel human, not clinical. Our friendly mental health first aid instructors deliver the MHCC framework in a clear, supportive style, ensuring you gain effective empathic communication skills without unnecessary stress or complex diagnostic labeling.
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We prepare you to not only assist others but also to maintain your own mental health resilience. The course emphasizes vital self-care strategies and establishing healthy boundaries, ensuring you can continue providing help effectively while drawing on appropriate mental health resources.
Choose the Nova Scotia Mental Health First Aid team known for building real-world skills and lasting confidence.
Your Mental Health First Aid Logistics Journey
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Expect a comprehensive training experience designed to equip you for any mental health crisis.
Duration: The course length is 12 hours delivered over 2 consecutive days.
Format: All sessions are conducted in-person, ensuring rich, face-to-face sessions and an interactive learning environment.
Cost: The investment in your Mental Health First Aider skills starts at $350 per person.
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You'll leave with more than just a certificate; you'll gain genuine capability.
A nationally recognized Mental Health First Aid Certification (valid for 3 years).
The profound confidence to offer initial help and support to someone through a crisis or emerging mental health concerns.
Digital access to your comprehensive handouts and a quick reference guide, full of valuable mental health resources.
A stronger awareness of your own mental health and the importance of self-care strategies.
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Certification ensures that every participant meets the high standards of the Global Movement.
You will receive a Certificate of Participation after completing the two-day course.
To achieve your official MHFA Certification, you must pass an online assessment (75% or higher).
You have 7 days to complete the assessment after the course and are allowed 3 attempts. If you do not pass, your participation certificate remains valid.
Recertification is easy! Before your 3-year certification expires, a shorter recertification course will be available, saving you from retaking the full program.
Choose Your Training
Every class starts at 9:00 AM. Pick your date. We'll handle everything else.
WHERE WE MEET
BraveHeart First Aid HQ
45 Donald Hiltz Connector, Unit B
Kentville Business Park, NS
We also offer private group options for schools or community groups.
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