Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Standard

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Standard

Overview: Teaches people (18 years and over) how to offer initial support to adults who are developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. Duration: 2 days (12 hours)
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Standard

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Teen

Overview: Teaches high school students in years 7-9 & 10-12 how to provide mental health first aid to their friends Duration: 4 hours (3 classroom sessions)
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Standard

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Youth

Overview: For adults working or living with adolescents; to assist those developing a mental illness, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. Duration: 2 days (14 hours)
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Standard

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Standard

Overview: Teaches people (18 years and over) how to offer initial support to adults who are developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. Duration: 2 days (12 hours)
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Standard

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) for the Suicidal Person

Overview: To help someone that is feeling suicidal. Learn how to identify warning signs for suicide, confidently support a person in crisis, and have a conversation with someone experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviours. Duration: 4 hours

For 24-hour telephone crisis support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14

If life is in danger, call 000

Lifeline South Coast would like to acknowledge the lives that have been lost to suicide. We are committed to supporting those with a lived experience of suicide and aim to reduce the stigma around seeking help for poor mental health and suicidal crisis.