Emotional First Aid Training | Multi-Phase Approach

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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Multi-Phase Approach

Course Summary 

Course Format: LIVE Class, Instructor-Led (Virtual – Microsoft Teams) 

  • This course will be hosted live by an instructor via Microsoft Teams, unless requested otherwise (e.g. some communities have better access to Zoom)
  • Interested in a private session? We require a minimum of 15 people for private classes.Email our team at emotionalfirstaidprogram@sja.ca

 

Course Format: eLearning (Self-paced, online) 

  • Learn at your own pace by working through the course materials independently online. There are 5-6 modules for this course; each module should take 30-40 minutes to complete. You may leave the course at any time and resume where you left off. Complete the course within 30 days to receive your Certificate of Completion.

Course Details 

Duration: 

  • 3.5 hours (Live class, virtual)
  • 30 Days (eLearning, self-paced) 

 

Course Modules: 

  • Occupational Hazards of Helping Work
  • Self-Reflection & Challenging Stigma
  • Balancing Boundaries with Community & Mutual Support
  • Coping with Grief & Loss
  • Practical Strategies for Surviving & Thriving

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Designed to comply with the ACA (Accessible Canada Act).