Manitoba Health

FREE Mental Health First Aid training for Selkirk residents

The Selkirk Mental Health Centre is hosting four Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training workshops to Selkirk residents. MHFA is a 14 hour workshop, delivered over 2 days or 4 evenings.

Selkirk Mental Health Centre will cover the cost of this workshop if you can explain how this education would help you provide assistance to someone you know that is struggling with mental health problems.

Dates:.

• Wed. May 30 and Thur. May 31
  9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Wed. July 11 and Thur. July 12
  9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Location:

• Selkirk Mental Health Centre
  Administration Building
  Main Floor Lounge

Click here for a map of the Selkirk Mental Health Centre

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One in three Canadians will experience a mental health problem at some point in their life. The earlier a problem is detected and treated, the better the outcome. Mental Health First Aid Canada gives people the skills to provide that early help that is so important in recovery.

Mental Health First Aid is the help provided to a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.

Mental Health Problems

• Substance Abuse
• Depression
• Anxiety Disorders
• Psychosis

Crisis Situations

• Overdoses
• Suicidal Behaviour
• Panic Attacks/Acute Stress Reaction
• Acute Psychosis

The MHFA Canada program aims to improve mental health literacy, and provide the skills and knowledge to help people better manage potential or developing mental health problems in themselves, a family member, a friend or a colleague.

The program does not teach people how to be therapists. It does teach people how to:

• Recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health problems.
• Provide initial help.
• Guide a person towards appropriate professional help.

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If you would like to learn more about these workshops or if you would like to register:

• PHONE the Selkirk Mental Health Centre at (204) 482-1646 or

• FAX a completed registration form to Selkirk Mental Health Centre at (204) 785-8936 - click here to download a registration form

Once the application is approved, you will be contacted about course dates and availability.