Andrew James Norton

​and Associates

MHFA Essentials
For Everyone. And Every One.

MHFA Essentials is a suite of courses that focuses on core knowledge and practical skills. The courses do not lead to Certification. Within the Essentials suite is a streamlined one-day course as well as adaptations to support unique populations and specific roles, including:

Designed to be accessible and applicable across various settings, Essentials provides a strong foundation in MHFA principles without requiring formal assessment or certification, making it an ideal option for individuals, teams, or communities seeking meaningful and time-efficient training.

Through the course, participants will:


  • Increase Mental Health Awareness.
  • Understand stigma, diagnostic labelling, and barriers to helping.
  • Learn how to use the ALGES framework to support.
  • Learn effective communication techniques.
  • Learn reflective Self-Awareness.​
  • Review mental health support resource mapping. 

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