Mental Health Wilderness First Aid provides practical, evidence-based training on mental health topics specifically oriented to those who live, work, or play in wilderness or remote areas.

Tree planters, Search and Rescue teams, wilderness guides, Canadian Armed Forces members, teachers, hikers, remote area field workers, rural community members and many more have benefitted from MHWFA training. Join us!

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Open Courses

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Private courses

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Events & Guest Speakers

Introduction to Therapeutic HorsEback Riding
BCTRA

Previous Online Live Event
Tuesday, March 18, 2025

MHWFA hosts regular guest speakers, all on mental health topics relevant to remote areas or wilderness. 

Upcoming Events

Past Events

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SOME OF OUR Past Events

Tracy Moulaison, Cultural Worker & Counsellor
Sun Dance, Ceremony, & Reconnecting to Your Heart

Michael "Doc" Crawford, Slipstream Wilderness First Aid
Medications in Wilderness Contexts

Sarah Coulter, Outward Bound Canada admissions coordinator
Asking the Tough Questions: Why We Should Include Mental Health During Pre-Trip Screening

Chris Mushumanski, MA & Greg Miller, MA; BC Search and Rescue Association
Critical Incident Stress Management

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Joel Pippus, BRS, CYC cert
Skateboarding and Trauma Healing

Jess Cumming, MA, CCC, eating disorders specialist
Supporting Clients with Disordered Eating in the Field

Jeremy Addleman, CCC
The Power of Nature in Healing Trauma - Somatic Psychotherapy

Judy North, MA, rural crisis & suicide intervention specialist
Suicide Intervention Training, Hope for Remote Areas

And many more -- check out all guest speakers

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