| CMHAVB offers two series of eductional courses:
* Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) |
CMHA - Vancouver-Burnaby is now offering Mental Health First Aid, an
award-winning course teaches the first aid skills to assist someone showing signs of developing a mental health problem or who is experiencing a mental health crisis.
Upcoming workshop dates:
* April 17 & 24
* May 5, 12, 19 & 26
* June 5 & 6
The 12 hour* course instructs participants in:
- Recognizing the signs and symptoms of common mental health problems and crisis situations
- Basic actions for mental health first aid
- How to provide help in order to prevent more serious problems from developing
- Information about effective interventions and treatments
- How to access help and resources
For further information on MHFA, and to view a course outline, go to www.mentalhealthfirstaid.ca.
*Certificates are provided to those who attend the full 12 hours.
Responding with Respect
Responding with Respect is a series of courses offered to the general public to gain a better understanding of
mental illnesses and the basic skills and knowledge
to deal with specific situations. For further information on the courses offered, view our PDF brochure.
For more information, call 604-872-4902 or e-mail courses.vb@cmha.bc.ca
