Canadian Mental Health Association Grey Bruce, Mental Health and Addiction Services, Mental Health First Aid Training

Canadian Mental Health Association Grey Bruce, Mental Health and Addiction Services

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Service: Mental Health First Aid Training

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Record #: BRU0305

Last Modified: 27 Nov 2023

Last Full Update: 12 Nov 2020

Description

Description (Service)

COVID-19 Response
The Mental Health First Aid training has resumed. Due to COVID-19, class sizes will be limited. Training can only be held in spaces and rooms that allow for six feet of distancing between participants.

Under the guidelines of the Mental Health Commission of Canada, trainings are not available by video or online at this time.

As an option, in place of a MHFA training, the education staff are available to offer video presentations to workplaces, organizations and businesses. Please contact Jackie Ralph for more information about help to support the mental health of staff and customers during this time.

Regular Service
Provides training on how to recognize and help someone developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis until appropriate professional treatment is received or until the crisis is resolved.

Course teaches:

how to identify when a person may be in danger
basic actions for mental health first aid
information on effective intervention and treatments
where and how to get help locally
how to recognize signs and symptoms of common mental health problems such as substance misuse, eating disorders, anxiety disorders, psychosis, self injury and mood disorders
how to provide help during crisis situations such as overdose, suicidal behavior, panic attacks and reactions to traumatic events

CMHA Grey Bruce offers two programs, both typically held over two days. A certificate is issued upon completion of the course.

Mental Health First Aid - Basic Training is 12 hours long.
Mental Health First Aid for Adults who interact with youth is geared towards recognizing and assisting youth who may be suffering from a mental health crisis. Course is 14 hours long.

Training is held in different locations; call for information.

Program of the Mental Health Commission of Canada.

Service Details

Hours	Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm Program times vary
Areas Served	Bruce County ; Grey County
Eligibility	18 year(s) and up
Application	Email for information on current training courses and to register.
Languages	English
Fees	Program - $95 per person DUE to COVID-19 restrictions, catering will not be provided at the trainings and participants will be asked to bring their own coffee, snacks, and lunch, etc. Fee subsidies may be available; contact for more information.

Address and Location

Located In Community	Owen Sound
Address & Map	Owen Sound, ON Canada
Physical Access	Unknown - Training is held in different locations; call for information

Contact Information

Office Phone	519-371-3642 ext 1216
Toll Free Phone	1-888-451-2642 ext 1216, 1-888-451-CMHA ext 1216
Fax	519-371-6485
Website	greybruce.cmha.ca
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cmhagb Twitter: https://twitter.com/cmhagb
Primary Contact	Jackie Ralph, Program Coordinator; Email: jralph@cmhagb.org
Mailing Address	c/o Jackie Ralph; 1024 2nd Ave E Owen Sound, ON Canada N4K 2H7

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