Are you ready to make a positive impact on adults facing mental health challenges?
Date: Saturday 16th March
Time: 9am-1pm
Where: Belgrave Community Hub, 1616 - 1624 Burwood Highway, Belgrave, VIC 3160.
Join our comprehensive Standard Mental Health First Aid (MHFA).
The Standard Mental Health First Aid course teaches participants how to provide initial support to another adult who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis, until professional help is received or the crisis resolves.
Course participants learn about the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adults, how to recognise and respond to an emerging or worsening mental health problem and the treatments and supports available.
Using a practical, evidence-based action plan, course participants learn how to approach someone they are concerned about and initiate a conversation about those concerns. Participants also learn how to offer initial support and information and how to encourage the person to seek professional help or other supports.
Adults who complete the course become Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAiders), equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to provide someone with mental health information and support when it matters most.
Yarra Ranges Council, in partnership with Mums of the Hills and Mountain Men, are offering FREE Standard adult MHFA training to Yarra Ranges residents and volunteers.
Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:
Recognise the signs and symptoms of mental health problems in adults
Use an evidence-based action plan to initiate a mental health first aid conversation
Know the barriers to help-seeking and how to overcome these
Assess for a range of crisis situations and provide initial support
Understand the prevalence and impact of mental illnesses, risk factors and treatments and supports available
Apply self-care practices as a Mental Health First Aider
Course Commitment, Dates and Times
The Blended Mental Health First Aid course involves 5-7 hours of self-paced e-learning followed by a 4 hour face to face session delivered by a MHFA Instructor.
Complete E-learning Modules: Self paced 5-7 hours (required), completed by Friday 15th March 2024.
Face to Face Date: Saturday 16th March 2024 (attendance is required).
For further information call Anna Meijerink on 0432 143 159 or email tintinthehills@gmail.com.
Please be aware that eligibility for registration will be confirmed through an expression of interest process. Click the link at the top right of this page to submit your expression of interest.
Expression of interest close on Sunday 25th February 2024.
