The Working Mind® - Mental Health Commission of Canada

Build awareness, reduce stigma, and strengthen mental wellbeing in your workplace.

The Working Mind® is Canada's leading evidence-based workplace mental health training program, developed by the Mental Health Commission of Canada. Designed for both employees and leaders, the program provides practical tools to recognize changes in mental health, foster supportive conversations, and contribute to healthier workplace cultures.

Facilitated through Calm Classroom, this engaging and interactive program helps organizations create environments where people can thrive both personally and professionally.

Available for organizations, non-profits, schools, healthcare teams, and community groups.

Mental health impacts every workplace.

When employees and leaders have the knowledge and confidence to recognize signs of distress, respond appropriately, and support one another, organizations benefit from stronger communication, improved resilience, and healthier workplace cultures.

Participants learn to:

• Understand the relationship between mental health and mental illness
• Recognize changes in mental wellbeing
• Reduce stigma in the workplace
• Build confidence in supporting colleagues
• Strengthen personal resilience
• Foster psychologically healthier work environments

Designed for employees at all levels, this program provides practical knowledge and tools to support mental wellbeing in the workplace.

Topics include:

• Mental health and mental illness
• The Mental Health Continuum Tool
• Stigma reduction
• Early recognition of changes in wellbeing
• Practical self-care and resilience strategies
• Supporting others appropriately

Designed for supervisors, managers, and organizational leaders.

In addition to the employee content, managers explore:

• Supporting employee wellbeing
• Having mental health conversations
• Psychological health and safety
• Building supportive workplace cultures
• Leadership responsibilities related to workplace mental health

The Working Mind is appropriate for:

• Small and medium-sized businesses
• Non-profit organizations
• Educational settings
• Healthcare teams
• Municipal organizations
• Community agencies
• Leadership teams

Virtual delivery & in person available.

 Participants receive a certificate of completion that may be eligible for continuing professional development (CPD) hours. Participants should confirm eligibility with their professional association. 

Jennifer Sims is a Certified The Working Mind Facilitator and Founder of Calm Classroom.

With a background in education, mindfulness facilitation, workplace wellness, and community-based programming, Jennifer brings a practical, compassionate, and engaging approach to workplace mental health training. Her focus is helping individuals and organizations develop the awareness, skills, and confidence needed to support mental wellbeing in everyday work environments.

Program pricing is customized based on participant numbers, program selection, and delivery requirements.

Contact Calm Classroom to discuss your organization's needs and receive a tailored quote.