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Thank you for registering your expression of interest in attending the Mental Health First Aid training. Registering your interest does not guarantee a place. The first 15 registrations that meet eligibility criteria will be successful. Once places have been allocated, we will email you the outcome of your registration. If you are successful, we will email you information regarding the training and answer any questions you may have.
MOTHS & MM: FREE Standard MHFA Training - 16th March 2024
Expression of Interest: Standard Mental Health First Aid training, in partnership with Mums of the Hills and Mountain Men
Date and time
Location
Belgrave Community Hub
1616 - 1624 Burwood Highway Belgrave, VIC 3160 AustraliaAbout this event
FREE (Blended) Standard Mental Health First Aid Training - 16th March 2024
Are you ready to make a positive impact on adults facing mental health challenges? 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.
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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.
(In person) Date: Saturday 16th March 2024 (attendance is required)
Time: 9am - 1pm
Location: Belgrave Community Hub, 1616 - 1624 Burwood Highway, Belgrave, VIC 3160.
Catering: Morning tea will be provided. Any dietary requirements, please contact us in advance.
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.
Looking for other MHFA training opportunities or want to learn more about the work being done by Yarra Ranges Council in the field of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)? Visit www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/mhfa