We equip everyday champions to advance mental health in their workplaces and communities
Complete mental health solutions – from training to assessments to mental health strategic planning. If you have the passion to make a difference, we’ll provide the tools to help you succeed.
Advancing Mental health requires a tailored approach.
We have solutions just for you.
FOR INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY
Mental Health Training for individuals and small groups.
- Community caregivers
- Independent employees
- Individual employment training
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FOR WORKPLACES AND ORGANIZATIONS
- Employees and Employers
- Human Resources
- Leadership
- Occupational Health & Safety
FOR YOUTH AND THOSE SUPPORTING THEM
- Youth
- Educators
- Youth Support Workers
- Youth Practitioners
FOR FACILITATORS AND ASSESSORS
Our Certified Facilitators community is 1200 strong, covering all Provinces and Territories.
Are you already part of our national community or looking to join?
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Impact Stories
Eric Gronke, Brand Manager
I have been able to be a more supportive friend and feel more confident having open and honest conversations about my own mental health with those around me. My hope is the training can do the same for you.
Steve Jones, Firefighter
I truly believe I’ve saved more lives in my five years as a trainer for TWMFR than in my 20 years as a firefighter.
Denise Waligora, Master Facilitator for MHFA
When you’re talking to a young person about their experiences, it’s not about you. By the time you’re an adult, you’ve overcome hardship and learned copingstrategies along the way. The same isn’t necessarily true of youth. You have to be able to listen without minimizing their experiences or comparing them to your own.
Advancing Mental Wellness
Opening Minds, a division of the Mental Health Commission of Canada, is the leading provider of evidence-based mental health training programs and stigma reduction initiatives across Canada.
Mental Health First Aid is a globally recognized training program that empowers people to recognize when someone may be facing mental health challenges and know how to provide initial support.
The Working Mind is an evidence-based training program developed to initiate a shift in how you think, act, and feel about mental health.
Psychological Health and Safety is a proactive systems approach focused on addressing work-related areas that contribute to mental health problems.
The Inquiring Mind Post-Secondary is an evidence-based program designed to address and promote mental health and reduce the stigma of mental illness in an educational or student setting.
At the heart of HEADSTRONG is the belief that young people are leaders who bring unmatched passion, courage, and empathy to address mental health. They are uniquely positioned to influence their peers, challenge stigma, and inspire action.
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Opening Minds works with organizations across Canada to advance mental health wellness in workplaces, schools, remote communities… Read their stories
“Employees often let us know how much they appreciate that we offer this type of training.”
“The results were very telling – the reduction in stigma, the reduction in concern about having a conversation, and the increase in interest and knowledge around self-care.”
“MHFA training and certification is quickly becoming an integral part of our industry’s health and safety rigor.”
“We are excited to support schools in ensuring students have access to mental health resources.”
“Since the completion of the training, we are now seeing our units being more proactive in initiating discussions and understanding what community resources are available to further support our co-workers.”
“All of the feedback that we’ve gotten from those trained in MHFA was excellent. They’re always saying that it’s the best training they’ve ever received.”
“I have to tell you, The Working Mind training was one of the best sessions I’ve attended in my 3+ years at WestJet.”
“[It was helpful to be able] to concentrate on the subject and be reminded of constructive approaches to mental health.”
“The level of staff interest and the impact the training has had on shifting our workplace culture is truly remarkable.”
“Received immediate buy-in from staff, faculty and students across campus when it came time to deliver the training.”
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