COURSERA Coursera is a global, online course provider founded in 2012. Numerous courses are available on Coursera for free - including those focused on mental health and wellbeing. According to the most recent statistcs, ≥300 universities and organizations offer courses through this platform, with the number of individual courses reaching ~7000. Cost: FREE; Payment options for official certificates ACCESS |
MORE FEET ON THE GROUND
Centre for Innovation and Campus Mental Health The goal of "More Feet on the Ground" is to prepare individuals for supporting other students who may be experiencing mental health concerns. Geared towards staff, faculty, coaches, and others who regularly interact with students. COST: FREE ACCESS |
SAFETALK
LivingWorks A four hour workshop that provides training in suicide alertness for anyone aged 15 or older. The goal is to help people to recognize when a person is having thoughts of suicide and connect them with appropriate resources. Training is conducted in-person across North America. COST: Variable. Some facilitators offer this training for free. Others ask for a fee. ACCESS |
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID CANADA
Mental Health Commission of Canada Mental Health First Aid training is offered through the Mental Health Commission of Canada. The course is designed to help you provide help to a person experiencing a mental health problem or who is in crisis. Training is offered both in-person and virtually year round. COST: Variable. Range is $150-250. Group rates available. ACCESS |
BE THERE CERTIFICATE
Jack.org The Be There Certificate is a free, digital, self-paced learning experience designed to increase mental health literacy and provide youth with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to safely support anyone struggling with their mental health. COST: FREE ACCESS |