Mental Health First Aid Certification Course

There are few careers in Saskatchewan as rewarding and rooted in community as being an insurance broker. Like any service-oriented profession, however, the impacts of an evolving industry — and fast-changing customer demands — can take its toll. In fact, a 2025 IBAS survey found that four out of every five brokerage principals described the mental health of their teams as either somewhat challenged or very challenged.

That’s why IBAS and Saskatchewan Blue Cross have teamed up in 2026 to launch the HeadsTogether Initiative — a new pilot program designed to connect IBAS member brokerages and their employees with resources to help shed the stigma around mental health, strengthen communities of support, and improve well-being.

This following training opportunity has been made possible through that partnership.

UPDATE (JUNE 9/26): Due to high demand, we have opened up a second intake — with 25 additional seats — which will run concurrently (same date/time, same location, and same training provider).

Course Information

The Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certification Course stands as the premier, national standard for strengthening your team. This comprehensive training provides the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize changes in mental health, respond supportively, and apply practical actions — for both declining well-being and in acute crisis situations.

Designed by the Mental Health Commission of Canada, and delivered by Angellah and Jim Brayshaw of Sask Mental Health, the two-day MHFA program helps students foster a culture of true psychological safety and results directly in MHFA certification, which is valid for three years.

When & Where

Tuesday, December 1 & Wednesday, December 2, 2026
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Daily
Sheraton Cavalier Hotel
Saskatoon, SK

Please note that the 2026 #BrokersCare Holiday Mixer will also take place in Saskatoon on the evening of Tuesday, December 1. Separate registration is required.

Registration Details

Lunch Included

Lunch and refreshments will be provided. 

Free Registration

Through the support of Saskatchewan Blue Cross, the HeadsTogether Initiative will provide one free registration per member brokerage (not per session, but for the two intakes combined). To take advantage of this offering, complete the transaction as you normally would. Upon checkout, you will have the option of entering a coupon code. Simply enter HeadsTogether and the full cost of one seat will be removed from your registration.

Paid Registration

This course typically costs $340 excluding lunch. We are proud to be able to offer it to members for the ultra-low price of $199 plus tax.

Accommodations

Registrants requiring overnight accommodations will be sent a hotel booking link closer to the date of the course.

Waitlist

Should the course fill up, be sure to join the waitlist.

If you have questions, please contact community@ibas.ca.