Free Workplace Mental Health Training Certification
Tourism and hospitality employees can access a new, free training certification program focused on mental health, well-being, and resiliency skills. The program is part of the recently-launched BC Workplace Mental Health Hub which offers tools to help address common workplace concerns such as bullying, harassment, COVID-19 exposure, coping with stress and more.
The program includes online training modules, optional webinars, and access to learning coaches who will answer questions and provide support. Learning coaches will enhance the experience by ensuring participants have a guide to support them as they work through the course at their own pace.
The new training program was developed with the needs of people working within the tourism and hospitality in mind. Level 1: Foundational Skills aims to teach participants about mental health and how it can fluctuate over time as well as mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, disordered eating, and substance use issues. They’ll also learn how to reduce stigma and start positive conversations about mental health and better recognize and address chronic stress and burnout to support their own well-being.