The following Mental Health First Aid certification courses being offered in 2018.
Regina locations are highlighted:

• January 15^th & 16^th, 2018 @ Battleford Indian Metis Friendship Center, North Battleford, Sk.
• January 20^th & 21^st, 2018 @ Carnduff Fire Hall, Carnduff Sk.
• January 24^th & 25^th, 2018 @ University of Regina, Regina Sk.
• February 3^rd & 4^th, 2018 @ Canalta Hotel Conference Room, Martensville Sk.
• February 13^th & 14^th, 2018 @ University of Regina, Regina Sk.
• March 6^th & 7^th, 2018 @ Fairfield Inn and Suites Conference Room, Lethbridge Alb.
• March 15^th & 16^th, 2018 @ Travelodge Conference Room, Prince Albert Sk.
• March 21^st & 22^nd, 2018 @ Super 8 Hotel Conference Room, Swan River Mb.
• March 26^th & 27^th, 2018 @ Canalta Hotel Conference Room, Weyburn Sk. 
• April 3^rd & 4^th, 2018 @ Super 8 Hotel Conference Room, Brandon Mb.
• April 17^th & 18^th, 2018 @ Canalta Hotel Conference Room, Morden Mb.
• April 24^th & 25^th, 2018 @ Canalta Hotel Conference Room, Selkirk Mb.
• May 8^th & 9^th, 2018 @ Super 8 Hotel Conference Room, Dauphin Mb.
• May 15^th & 16^th, 2018 @ Canalta Hotel Conference Room, Tisdale Sk.  
• May 29^th & 30^th, 2018 @ University of Regina, Regina Sk.
• June 6^th & 7^th, 2018 @ Canalta Hotel Conference Room, Martensville Sk.

 

 A bit of background:

The course is a 2 day (12 hours in class), and you must attend all 12 hours to obtain your
certification through the Mental Health Commission of Canada. The topics covered include:

• Substance-Related disorders – Including Crisis Response for an overdose.
• Mood-Related disorders – Including Crisis Response for suicidal behaviour.
• Anxiety and Trauma-Related disorders – Including Crisis Response for a panic attack & Crisis Response for acute stress reaction.
• Psychotic disorders – Including Crisis Response for a psychotic episode.

 

How does this benefit the workplace:

• Statistics show that 20% of all sick leaves are related to mental health.
• Great-West Life Assurance Company reports that 30% of all disability claims are related to mental health. And further, depression is a secondary diagnosis in 75% of long-term files.

 

Mental Health First Aid is a program offered through the Mental Health Commission of Canada, teaching participants to:

 

Mental Health First Aid is a key component of any Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace program.

Employers who set a strategic direction for  improving mental health are rewarded with dramatic cost and effectiveness benefits, enjoying significant and sustainable enhancements in:

• Productivity: Happy and psychologically healthy employees work harder and more efficiently.
• Cost Savings due to Disability and Absenteeism: There is a strong link between mental health, physical well-being and injury prevention
• Operational Success: Mentally healthy workplaces are characterized by higher levels of employee motivation, commitment, innovation and creativity, as well as fewer errors, better decision making and improved planning.
• Recruitment and Retention: Top candidates today are looking for a workplace that supports their personal and professional growth.
• Conflict Reduction: Better mental health among employees means fewer grievances and complaints and a stronger corporate reputation
• Operational Success: Mentally healthy workplaces are characterized by higher levels of employee motivation, commitment, innovation and creativity, as well as fewer errors, better decision making and improved planning.

 

Registration information:

• Course capacity is 25 participants.
• Cost is $250/participant.
• To secure a seat, I ask that you contact me to complete a registration form and pay a deposit of $100.00.
• The remainder of the course fee is due 7 days prior to the course start date.

 

*Feel free to forward the information regarding this professional development opportunity to colleagues, family or friends who may be interested in attending*

 

Fees can be paid by cheque or etransfer.

• If you decide to pay by cheque, please email me prior to sending via mail as mail can take some time to reach me!

       Mailing address:  Carissa Listrom

                                       131 Vernon Cresent,

                                       Regina, Sk.

                                       S4R 7S8

       Cheques can be made out to: Carissa Listrom

 

• If you decide to pay by etransfer, please send the etransfer to carissaclark17@hotmail.com [security question answer: mhfirstaid].

      

If you require any additional information, please email or call!

 

Regards,

Carissa Listrom B.Ed. CES.

Certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor

 

Tel: 306.526.2958

Email: carissaclark17@hotmail.com