Elizabeth Eldridge is a Certified Psychological Health & Safety Advisor and Professional Speaker who has changed how thousands of Canadians think about mental health.

​After several years of clinical work supporting individuals with psychiatric conditions in inpatient, forensic and community-based care, Elizabeth founded Arpeggio Health Services, which has grown into one of Canada's leading service providers for standardized training such as the Mental Health Commission of Canada's Mental Health First Aid program.

​As a consultant, Elizabeth works with companies large and small that are striving to optimize workplace mental health to boost productivity, decrease absenteeism and improve employee satisfaction and workplace culture.  

​A favoured keynote speaker, Elizabeth has taken the stage for conferences and professional development events across Canada. Her sense of humour and interactive approach allow her to deliver even the most sensitive subject matter in a way that feels non-threatening and accessible to participants and audiences.  

April 23rd and 24th

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certification is a comprehensive, evidence-based mental health training program developed by Opening Minds, an initiative of the Mental Health Commission of Canada dedicated to reducing stigma and strengthening mental health literacy across workplaces and communities.

This interactive two-day certification course equips participants with the practical skills, knowledge and confidence to recognize when someone may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or facing a mental health crisis. Participants learn to distinguish between mental health and mental illness, understand common mental health challenges, identify risk factors and protective factors, and respond in a supportive and appropriate way.

Using MHFA’s evidence-informed action plan participants practise how to:

• Recognize signs and symptoms of common mental health problems
• Respond to emerging mental health concerns
• Support someone experiencing a mental health crisis
• Reduce stigma and increase confidence in having meaningful conversations about mental health
• Promote recovery-oriented and strengths-based approaches
• Protect their own well-being as a helper

Through scenario work, group discussion and skill-based scenarios, participants build practical communication tools they can immediately apply in their workplace and community.

Certification Requirements:

To receive MHFA Certification (valid for three years), participants must:

• Attend the full two-day course. Attendance is mandatory for the entire duration. Missed time cannot be made up through alternate sessions or materials.
• Successfully complete the certification assessment with a minimum grade of 75%. Participants are provided up to three attempts to achieve a passing grade.

Upon successful completion of both the full course attendance and assessment requirement, participants receive a nationally recognized MHFA Certification valid for three years.

This training is ideal for HR professionals, people leaders and anyone who wants to contribute to a more psychologically safe and supportive workplace.

Pricing

Members - $900 + tax

Non-Members - $1250 + tax

Seats are limited

10% off for group rates of 3 or more.

Please note: A refund will only be issued for cancellations submitted at least one week prior to an event or workshop. Attendee substitutions are permitted; however, member/non-member rate differences will apply. Please submit cancellation or substitution requests by e-mail admin@cphrnb.ca