Mental Health First Aid

Our team is certified in Mental Health First Aid, giving us the tools to recognize signs of mental health challenges and provide initial support when it matters most.

We’re also certified to teach Mental Health First Aid, so you can get certified directly through us - equipping you or your team with the same skills.

Classes will be offered soon!

What You'll Learn

At the core of Mental Health First Aid is the ALGEE Action Plan

It's a simple, effective framework for helping someone who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge.

Approach

Approach and assess for risk of suicide or harm. This step will teach you to recognize when something might be wrong and deciding to reach out. That might look like noticing changes in someone’s mood, energy, or behavior.

Listen

Listen non-judgmentally. This step teaches you how to give someone the space to talk openly without fear of being judged, interrupted, or “fixed.” You’ll practice active listening (showing empathy through your body language, tone, and attention).

Give

Give reassurance and information.When someone is struggling, reassurance can make all the difference. This step focuses on helping them feel supported and less alone. You’ll learn how to share information about mental health challenges and recovery in a hopeful, realistic way.

Encourage

Encourage appropriate professional help. Just like you’d see a doctor for an injury, mental health challenges deserve the same care and expertise. This step is all about learning how to gently guide someone toward professional support, whether that’s a therapist, counselor, or doctor. You’ll learn what kinds of help are available and how to connect someone to resources safely and respectfully.

Encourage

Encourage self-help and other support strategies. You'll learn how to help someone build their own toolbox with healthy habits, coping skills, and lifestyle changes that support ongoing well-being. That could mean mindfulness, physical activity, journaling, or simply staying connected to friends and community.