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September 2018
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
CMHA Kelowna is offering a reduced rate ASIST course in honour of World Suicide Prevention Day. Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day interactive workshop that teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. Although ASIST is widely used by healthcare providers, participants don’t need any formal training to attend the workshop—anyone 16 or older can learn and use the ASIST model. Learning goals…
Find out more »safeTALK for World Suicide Prevention Day (2nd Date)
CMHA Kelowna is offering a safeTALK course on September 26th in recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day. safeTALK is a half-day alertness training that prepares anyone over the age of 15, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide-alert helper. To learn more, visit our Workshops page or the LivingWorks website. safeTALK teaches participants how to: • recognize a person with thoughts of suicide • connect a person at risk of suicide to resources and supports that can further intervene • use the…
Find out more »Mental Health First Aid September
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) shares the same overall purposes as traditional first aid – to save lives. Created by the Mental Health Commission of Canada and delivered by experienced, professional, and engaging facilitators from CMHA Kelowna, MHFA includes: Explanations of mental health, mental illness and mental health problems Signs and symptoms of common mental health problems and crisis situations Information about effective interventions and treatments Ways to access professional help Cost: $210 includes GST and materials. Cancellation Policy: Notice of cancellation must be received at…
Find out more »November 2018
Bereavement Support Group
Facilitated by Okanagan Suicide Awareness Society Suicide support group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide Free for individuals (18+) who have lost loved ones to suicide. This is an opportunity to connect and share in a safe and supportive environment with others who understand your grief Group is Drop-In style (RSVP is not required however appreciated) New members welcome every month Donations are welcome To RSVP or for more information, please contact Jenn Call / text:…
Find out more »December 2018
Bereavement Support Group
Facilitated by Okanagan Suicide Awareness Society Suicide support group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide Free for individuals (18+) who have lost loved ones to suicide. This is an opportunity to connect and share in a safe and supportive environment with others who understand your grief Group is Drop-In style (RSVP is not required however appreciated) New members welcome every month Donations are welcome To RSVP or for more information, please contact Jenn Call / text:…
Find out more »September 2019
Bereavement Support Group
Facilitated by Okanagan Suicide Awareness Society Suicide support group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide Free for individuals (18+) who have lost loved ones to suicide This is an opportunity to connect and share in a safe and supportive environment with others who understand your grief Group is Drop-In style (RSVP is not required however appreciated) New members welcome every month Donations are welcome To RSVP or for more information, please contact Jenn Call / text:…
Find out more »safeTALK
safeTALK is a half-day alertness training that prepares anyone over the age of 15, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide-alert helper. To learn more, visit the LivingWorks website. safeTALK teaches participants how to: • better recognize a person with thoughts of suicide • connect a person at risk of suicide to resources and supports that can further intervene • use the simple yet effective TALK steps: Tell, Ask, Listen, and KeepSafe Cost: $52.50 includes GST and materials. Location: CMHA…
Find out more »October 2019
Bereavement Support Group
Facilitated by Okanagan Suicide Awareness Society Suicide support group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide Free for individuals (18+) who have lost loved ones to suicide. This is an opportunity to connect and share in a safe and supportive environment with others who understand your grief Group is Drop-In style (RSVP is not required however appreciated) New members welcome every month Donations are welcome To RSVP or for more information, please contact Jenn Call / text:…
Find out more »November 2019
Bereavement Support Group
Facilitated by Okanagan Suicide Awareness Society Suicide support group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide Free for individuals (18+) who have lost loved ones to suicide. This is an opportunity to connect and share in a safe and supportive environment with others who understand your grief Group is Drop-In style (RSVP is not required however appreciated) New members welcome every month Donations are welcome To RSVP or for more information, please contact Jenn Call / text:…
Find out more »December 2019
Bereavement Support Group
Facilitated by Okanagan Suicide Awareness Society Suicide support group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide Free for individuals (18+) who have lost loved ones to suicide. This is an opportunity to connect and share in a safe and supportive environment with others who understand your grief Group is Drop-In style (RSVP is not required however appreciated) New members welcome every month Donations are welcome To RSVP or for more information, please contact Jenn Call / text:…
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