Evidence-Based Mental Health Training
The Training Ecosystem for a mentally healthy workplaces and communities
Not every organization or community starts in the same place. That’s why we built a full suite of programs — from foundational awareness to systemic cultural change — that scale to meet you exactly where you are.
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Why Opening Minds
Too many options. Not enough clarity. We fix that.
Organizations know mental health must be integrated into their strategy — they just aren’t sure where to start, how to integrate, or what will actually work now and long-term.
Opening Minds offers a clear, connected ecosystem of programs. You don’t have to choose between building culture and building capacity. You can do both — at the pace and scale that works for you.
Our Programs
A complete ecosystem — not a single solution
Think of your organization’s mental health journey as a river. We have programs designed for every point along it.
Opening Minds at Work E-Course Series
Foundation — Awareness & Accessibility
Build foundational awareness at scale — anytime, anywhere. Includes Checking In with Yourself and Checking In with a Colleague.
~60 min per courseSelf-PacedScalableAccessible Anytime
- ~ 60 min per course
- Self-Paced
- Scalable
- Accessible Anytime
The Working Mind
Upstream — Proactive Prevention
Build a culture of resilience before challenges escalate. Available for employees, managers, and leaders with practical, evidence-based tools.
Stigma ReductionMental Health LiteracyResilience BuildingPsychological Safety
- Stigma Reduction
- Mental Health Literacy
- Resilience Building
- Psychological Safety
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
Downstream — Reactive Capacity
Equip your people to respond when it matters most. Give your team the confidence to recognize signs of mental health decline.
Crisis RecognitionEarly InterventionPeer Support SkillsConfidence to Act
- Crisis Recognition
- Early Intervention
- Peer Support Skills
- Confidence to Act
Psychological Health & Safety (PHS)
Systemic — Structural Change
Embed mental health into the fabric of your organization. A PHS Integration Plan aligned with the National Standard of Canada.
- Policy Integration
- Risk Assessment
- National Standard Alignment
- Leadership Accountability
Policy IntegrationRisk AssessmentNational Standard AlignmentLeadership Accountability
The Bigger Picture
Culture + Capacity = Lasting Change
Here’s what most organizations miss: you can’t build a safe, resilient, and productive environment with only one type of training. Culture and capacity are interdependent — and the gap is where trust breaks down.
Culture
1. Culture Without Capacity
You encourage openness, but no one knows how to respond. Disclosure is met with silence. Trust erodes.
Capacity
2. Capacity Without Culture
You train first aid responders, but stigma fills the environment. Employees are too afraid to seek help.
Culture + Capacity + Systemic
3. TWM + MHFA + PHS Together
The Working Mind builds the culture. MHFA builds the responders. PHS embeds it all into your systems.
Learning Outcomes
How are training programs compared?
We compare all programs across three areas: Awareness, Knowledge, and Skills.
🖥️ Self-Paced Courses
Flexible, accessible training ideal for building awareness and knowledge broadly across your organization.
👥 Facilitated Courses
Coached practice needed for full skill development — essential when your goal is to change behaviour, not just understanding.
| Outcome Area | Checking In With Yourself |
Checking In With a Colleague |
MHFA Essentials |
MHFA Certification |
Working Mind Employee |
Working Mind Manager |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mental health awareness | A | A | A | A | A | A |
| Workplace tools & resources | A | A | A | A | A | S |
| Recognizing stressors | A | A | A | K | K | K |
| Recognizing changes in mental health | A | A | K | K | K | K |
| Communication skills | A | A | S | S | K | S |
| Reducing stigma | A | A | A | S | S | S |
| Using the Mental Health Continuum Tool | K | K | K | K | S | S |
| Focus Area of Support | ||||||
| Supporting others | N/A | K | S | S | K | S |
| Practice self-care and resilience | K | N/A | A | K | S | S |
| Frameworks and Situations | ||||||
| Crisis/suicide response | — | — | S | S | A | A |
| Structured helping framework | — | — | S | S | — | — |
| Structured memory framework | — | — | — | — | S | S |
| Workplace Leadership | ||||||
| Manager-specific responsibilities | — | — | — | — | — | S |
| Outcome Area | Checking In With Yourself |
Checking In With a Colleague |
MHFA Essentials |
MHFA Certification |
Working Mind Employee |
Working Mind Manager |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mental health awareness | A | A | A | A | A | A |
| Workplace tools & resources | A | A | A | A | A | S |
| Recognizing stressors | A | A | A | K | K | K |
| Recognizing changes in mental health | A | A | K | K | K | K |
| Communication skills | A | A | S | S | K | S |
| Reducing stigma | A | A | A | S | S | S |
| Using the Mental Health Continuum Tool | K | K | K | K | S | S |
| Focus Area of Support | ||||||
| Supporting others | N/A | K | S | S | K | S |
| Practice self-care and resilience | K | N/A | A | K | S | S |
| Frameworks and Situations | ||||||
| Crisis/suicide response | — | — | S | S | A | A |
| Structured helping framework | — | — | S | S | — | — |
| Structured memory framework | — | — | — | — | S | S |
| Workplace Leadership | ||||||
| Manager-specific responsibilities | — | — | — | — | — | S |
Flexible Learning
Explore our programs
Learn more about each program. Not sure where to start? Contact our solutions team to build a plan based on your needs.
Self-Paced
~60 min
Opening Minds at Work E-Courses
Foundational awareness and practical tools, available anytime.
Facilitated · Essentials & Certification
Mental Health First Aid
Skills to recognize and respond to mental health challenges.
Facilitated · Employee & Manager
The Working Mind
Build resilience and reduce stigma for a mentally healthy culture.
Consulting & Integration
Psychological Health & Safety
Move beyond training to transformation. National Standard aligned.
Not sure where to start? Our solutions specialists will help you map the right programs to your goals, organization size, and budget — at no obligation
Why Opening Minds
Your partner in workplace mental health
We’re not a training vendor. We’re a strategic partner — with the programs, expertise, and flexibility to meet you at any stage.
Evidence-Based Programs
Every program is grounded in research and aligned with the National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety.
Scalable to Your Needs
From 50-person teams to 5,000-person enterprises — our programs scale to fit your size, sector, and budget.
Measurable Outcomes
Clear, measurable outcomes so you can demonstrate impact to leadership and stakeholders.
Expert Facilitators
Facilitators with lived experience and professional expertise — environments where people feel safe to engage deeply.
A Connected Ecosystem
Programs designed to work together: awareness → knowledge → skills → systems. Each layer strengthens the next.
Built for the Long Term
From one-time training events to sustained mental health cultures — well-being embedded in how work gets done.
Get Started
Ready to build something that lasts?
You don’t have to figure this out alone. Our team will help you identify the right starting point, build a phased plan, and make the case internally.
For Organizations
Talk to one of our specialists about building a tailored mental health training strategy for your team.
For Individuals & Small Teams
Browse our public course calendar or explore self-paced e-courses — flexible options that fit your schedule.