Record #: BRU0810
Last Modified: 11 Oct 2024
Last Full Update: 21 Aug 2024

Description

Description (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.

Program of the Mental Health Commission of Canada.

This program takes place at various locations in Bruce and Grey Counties.

Service Details

Hours Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Program times vary
Areas Served Bruce County ; Grey County
Eligibility Ages: 16 year(s) and up 
 
16 year(s) and up
Application Email for information on current training courses and to register.

To book training or find out when the next training will take place, contact Jackie Ralph by telephone or email.
Languages English
Fees Fees vary by location

Address and Location

Located In Community Owen Sound
Address & Map
1024 2nd Ave E
Owen Sound, ON
Canada N4K 2H7
Physical Access Partially Accessible

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 https://greybruce.cmha.ca/programs/mental-health-first-aid-mhfa
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CMHAGreyBruce
Twitter Twitter: https://x.com/cmhagb
Primary Contact Jackie Ralph, Program Coordinator; Email: jralph@cmhagb.org
Mailing Address 1024 2nd Ave E 
Owen Sound, ON 
Canada N4K 2H7

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