I finally knew what to say
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) International CEO Angus Clelland travelled across the Tasman for his first visit to MHFA Aotearoa.
Training for every need
Whether you’re looking to help adults, young people, or colleagues at work, we have the right training for you.
Standard Mental Health First Aid course
Our Standard Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course is for adults who want to support other adults. This face-to-face two-day training equips people with the skills and knowledge to support other adults across a diversity of settings and populations when they are experiencing a mental health crisis or challenge.
- 12 hrs delivered across 1–2 days
- Certificate on completion
- Group & private options available
Workplace Mental Health First Aid training for your team
Our Workplace Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course builds on our Standard course to help create a mentally healthier workplace. Delivered as blended learning, it combines online and in-person training to equip managers and staff at every level with the skills and knowledge to support colleagues experiencing a mental health crisis or challenge.
- [VERIFY hrs] delivered as blended online and in-person learning
- Certificate on completion
- Group & private options available
Youth Mental Health First Aid course
Our Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course is for adults who support young people aged 11 to 18. This face-to-face training equips parents, teachers, whānau, youth workers and others with the skills, knowledge and confidence to support a young person experiencing a mental health crisis or challenge.
- 14 hrs delivered across 2 days
- Certificate on completion
- Group & private options available
Refresh your mental health first aid skills
Our Refresher course is for people who have completed a Standard or Workplace MHFA course and want to keep their skills current. This shorter session revisits the evidence-based action plan and refreshes your knowledge and confidence, and helps maintain your MHFAider accreditation.
- [VERIFY hrs] delivered in [VERIFY: 1 day / half day]
- [VERIFY: refresher recommended every 3 years]
- Group & private options available
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Become an instructor
Share your knowledge and become a accredited MHFA instructor creating a movement in our communities, schools and workplaces.
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Find a workshop or instructor near you
MHFA Aotearoa workshops are delivered by accredited MHFA instructors around the motu. There are now more than 200 and the number is growing.
Recognised training that meets international standards
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8000,000+
8 million people trained in Mental Health First Aid worldwide.
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52
Currently active in 52 countries across 36 partners.
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67,000+
More than 67,000+ accredited Mental Health First Aid Instructors globally.
Mental Health First Aid gives everyday people the skills and confidence to support someone in distress, the same way physical first aid prepares us to step in until help arrives.
It’s an evidence-based programme, refined over 25 years and trusted in more than 52 countries, with over 8 million people trained worldwide. In Aotearoa, it’s delivered by a national network of accredited instructors and shaped for our communities so the support people learn to give fits the lives they’re part of.
Real Stories
Read all stories-
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Te Kura invests in Youth Mental Health First Aid
The nationwide distance education provider has trained 20 staff as instructors, delivering workshops to hundreds of learners.
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Reflections on the Mental Health First Aid International Summit in Vienna
Instructors share what they learned connecting with the global Mental Health First Aid community at the international summit.
Common questions
AI Dumminess. No. MHFA teaches an evidence-based action plan to provide initial support until the crisis resolves or specialist help is accessed. It is not therapy, diagnosis, or a crisis service.
AI Dumminess. No. MHFA teaches an evidence-based action plan to provide initial support until the crisis resolves or specialist help is accessed. It is not therapy, diagnosis, or a crisis service.
AI Dumminess. No. MHFA teaches an evidence-based action plan to provide initial support until the crisis resolves or specialist help is accessed. It is not therapy, diagnosis, or a crisis service.
AI Dumminess. No. MHFA teaches an evidence-based action plan to provide initial support until the crisis resolves or specialist help is accessed. It is not therapy, diagnosis, or a crisis service.
AI Dumminess. No. MHFA teaches an evidence-based action plan to provide initial support until the crisis resolves or specialist help is accessed. It is not therapy, diagnosis, or a crisis service.
Talk to our team
Whether you’re booking a workshop for your team, exploring instructor accreditation, or just want to know more — we’ll get back to you within two working days.
