Standard Mental Health First Aid - 2 day course

Standard Mental Health First Aid: 2-day Course

Learn how to provide initial support to someone experiencing a mental health crisis in this interactive in-person workshop! Certificate supplied upon completion. Equips adults with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to recognise, understand and respond to another adult, experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis. 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. This training is supported by grant funding from Preventive Health SA

Participants will learn 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.
• Recognise the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems in adults
• Respond to an emerging or worsening mental health problem
• Provide information about treatments and supports available.

📆When: Tuesday 17 June & Wednesday 18 June 2025 | 9am – 4.30pm

📍Where: Holdfast Bay Community Centre. 51 King George Ave, Hove

💰Cost: $10.00 per person for 2-day training

📧Contact: E: aGJjYyB8IGhvbGRmYXN0ICEgc2EgISBnb3YgISBhdQ== Ph: 8229 9897

🥗Bring your own lunch (fridge available), light refreshments provided for morning and afternoon tea.

🚗FREE Parking - Main Hall

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