Course Information
Schedules
- 19 Nov 2026 (Thu) 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- 26 Nov 2026 (Thu) 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Registration period
29 Jul 2026 (Wed) - 31 Aug 2026 (Mon)
Price
HKD 800
Course Level
Study Mode
Duration
12 Hour(s)
Language
Cantonese
Location
匯縱專業發展中心 (荔枝角) 長沙灣長裕街八號億京廣場七樓
Course Overview
Remarks
Capacity: 20
Dates: 19/11, 26/11 (Thursdays)
Time: 9:30–17:00
Venue: Integrated Vocational Development Centre (Lai Chi Kok) 7/F, Billion Plaza, 8 Cheung Yue Street, Cheung Sha Wan, Kowloon
Fee: HK$800 (includes textbook and certificate)
This course is conducted in Cantonese.
Organizations are welcome to arrange in-house classes for staff training.
Enrollment Method
For Enrollment or Enquiries:
Tel: 2436 8441
E-mail: tysdo@vtc.edu.hk
Enquiry Channels
For Enrollment or Enquiries:
Tel: 2436 8441
E-mail: tysdo@vtc.edu.hk
Programme Class
Please contact 2835 7440 for the details of class commencement date
What You’ll Learn
Mental Health First Aid course aims to teach MHFAiders how to recognize mental health issues in those around them, how to initiate the ALGEE intervention process, and how to assist individuals in accessing community resources.
- Skills in identifying signs and symptoms of common mental health issues and crisis
- Skills in providing appropriate initiate help and support before the situation get worse
- Assist individuals in needs to seek for appropriate professional services or appropriate social resources
- Each participant will receive a set of "Standard Mental Health First Aid" Manuals.
- Each participant who attends 100% of the course will receive a certificate for completing the "Standard Mental Health First Aid" Course.
First aiders will learn the following skills:
- Identify common mental health problems and their signs and symptoms
- Learn the five key actions (ALGEE)
- Become familiar with community resources
The course consists of four modules:
- What is Mental Health First Aid?
- First aid for depression
- Anxiety disorders and substance misuse
- What is mental illness?
Trainer: Ms. Kennis Lai
- Registered Social Worker
- Experienced counsellor
- Experienced instructor – Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) and Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA)
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Ms. Lai has over 30 years of experience in youth services and an in-depth understanding of adolescent mental health counselling and crisis intervention. She is skilled in supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and providing support to young people and their parents. In recent years, Ms. Lai has focused on providing mental health education and training to in-service teachers and post-secondary students, fostering a deeper understanding and awareness of mental health.
