Emotional First Aid Training

Emotional First Aid Training Program for Peers and Frontline Workers

Emotional First Aid Program for Peers & Frontline Workers

This FREE virtual training by SJA equips peers and frontline workers of the drug poisoning crisis with trauma-informed practical tools, resilience-building strategies, and vital community connections to support mental wellness in high-stress environments. Launching January 2026, this transformative program combats burnout, builds peer-led networks, and creates accessible, open-source resources for lasting impact. The Emotional First Aid (EFA) Program was designed for peers and frontline workers from all communities, including those most impacted by systemic inequities. Become empowered to be a leader in your community.

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Supporting the Wellness of Those Who Support Others

Under the guidance of our Peer Advisory Committee, this program—launching in January 2026—ensures relevance, accessibility, and lasting impact for both workers and those they serve.

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Virtual & eLearning Training

This course is offered in two languages, English and French. Instructor-led sessions are live, virtual sessions that take approximately 3.5 hours to complete. eLearning sessions are self-paced, and content is available for 30 days once you begin.
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Peer-Led Networks

Peer Advisory Committee Impact

Under the guidance of our Peer Advisory Committee (PAC), this program ensures relevance, accessibility, and lasting impact for both workers and those they serve.
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National Mental Health Resources

We will be providing national mental health resources for all participants of our program to access for further support. The development of these resources will begin in 2025.
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Multi-Phase Approach

This project aims to reduce burnout and mental health injuries among peers and frontline workers supporting people who use drugs. It focuses on providing targeted training, building peer-led networks, and creating open-source resources to improve...
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At this time, only the English instructor-led version is available. If you’re interested in the French instructor-led or eLearning sessions, please sign up for the waitlist to be notified as these sessions launch. Plus, you'll receive important updates and resources as soon as they become available.
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Collaborate with St. John Ambulance to shape and implement our Emotional First Aid Training Program. Together, we can create lasting impact for peers and frontline workers supporting those affected by the drug poisoning crisis.
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This initiative was funded by a contribution from Health Canada’s Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP). 

The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of Health Canada.

 

Cette initiative a été financée par une contribution du Programme sur l'usage et les dépendances aux substances (PUDS) de Santé Canada. 

Les opinions exprimées ici ne représentent pas nécessairement celles de Santé Canada.