MHFA: First Nations
Culturally relevant support
Promote balance and well-being in First Nations communities.
This course was created in collaboration with First Nations communities to reflect their unique cultural values, traditions, and experiences. It goes beyond the standard curriculum by integrating First Nations worldviews, emphasizing balance, interconnectedness, and holistic wellness. Developed with input from First Nations leaders and mental health experts, it acknowledges historical and ongoing challenges while focusing on community strengths and resilience. Through culturally relevant teachings, it provides practical tools to support mental wellness and restore balance.
Who is it for? Intended for First Nations participants and those working with First Nations communities.
Course structured for impact
Section 1
Understanding Mental Health and the Need for MHFA First Nations
โข The 6 Actions of EAGLES
โข Indigenous Culture and Wellness
โข Historical Loss and Trauma
โข Walking in Two Worlds
โข Trauma and Intergenerational Resiliency
โข Mental Health and MHFA
โข Stigma
Section 2
What is a Mood-related Disorder?
โข EAGLES for Mood-related Disorders,
โข Body, Spirit,
โข Mind, and Heart,
โข Circle of Support,
โข Walking in Two Worlds
Section 3
What is Suicide?
โข EAGLES for Suicidal Behaviour
โข Walking in Two Worlds
โข Body, Spirit, Mind, and Heart
โข Crisis First Aid for Suicidal Behaviour
โข Circle of Support
Section 4
What are Substance-Related Disorders?
โข EAGLES Substance-Related Disorders
โข Walking in Two Worlds
โข Body, Spirit, Mind, and Heart
โข Crisis First Aid for Overdose
โข Circle of Support
Section 5
What is Self-harm?
โข EAGLES for Self-Harm
โข Walking in Two Worlds
โข Body, Spirit, Mind, and Heart
โข Crisis First Aid for Self-harm
โข Circle of Support
Section 6
What are Anxiety-related and Trauma-related Disorders?
โข EAGLES for Anxiety-Related and Trauma-Related Disorders
โข Walking in Two Worlds
โข Body, Spirit, Mind, and Heart
โข Crisis First Aid for Acute Stress Reactions
โข Circle of Support
Section 7
What are Psychotic Disorders?
โข EAGLES for Psychotic Disorders
โข Walking in Two Worlds
โข Body, Spirit, Mind, and Heart
โข Crisis First Aid for Psychotic Disorders
โข Circle of Support
Section 8
Building a Community of Wellness
โข Community Mobilization
โข Walking in Two Worlds
โข Strengthening the Circle of Support
โข Recovery in Community
Learn how to use EAGLE
EAGLE is a simple and essential Action Plan that helps a Mental Health First Aider provide support until professional help is available.
- Engage and evaluate the risk of suicide or harm
- Assist the person to seek professional help
- Give reassurance and information
- Listen without judgement
- Encourage self-help strategies and gather community supports
Flexible learning options to meet your needs
- In-Person Classes: Facilitated session for 8 to 25 participants
Mental Health First Aid Training Options
When training reflects real experiences from a community, the impact becomes even more meaningful. In addition to MHFA First Nations, we offer a suite of tailored MHFA courses.
Become a Certified MHFA Facilitator
The Facilitator Certification Training is designed for people who want to offer the MHFA course in the communities, workplaces or organizations. As a Certified MHFA facilitator you will join the Opening Minds Facilitator Community that is over 1000 people strong across Canada.
Mental Health First Aid Case Studies
Learn more about how MHFA is helping to transform mental wellness in organizations across Canada.
