Upcoming events

   Learn the skills. 

   Help save a life.

Suicide is preventable. Anyone can make a difference.

• Two-day workshop in suicide intervention skills
• Learn and practice a life-saving intervention model
• Widely used by professionals and the general public

Date: February 16 - 17, 2023 8:30am - 4:30pm

Location: Best Western, Cornwall

Hosted by: Canadian Mental Health Association

Contact: Jason Pollick    613-933-5845

Cost: $226.00 ($200.00 + HST)

To register visit: CMHA Champlain East

Refreshments will be served, lunch is not included.

ASIST works. Learn more and see the evidence at www.livingworks.net/asist

In the Know is a four-hour mental health literacy workshop created specifically to educate the agricultural community. Designed to fit with farmers/producers’ schedules, it distills critical information and incorporates the agricultural community culture. In the Know is meant for farmers, producers and persons with whom they have regular contact, including family members, peers and allies in the agricultural industry such as veterinarians, breeders, seed or feed salespeople, financial institutions, accountants or other community members. The course provides education on topics such as stress, depression, anxiety, substance misuse and how to start a conversation around mental well-being.

Where: Community Centre in Fournier, 3210 County Road 9

Time: 10am to 2pm EST

Limit date: February 16th 2023

Language: French

Cost: FREE.  Lunch is included.

Contact : Geneviève Desrochers at 613-551-1017

This event is offered in French only

LivingWorks safeTALK

Develop suicide alertness and safety connection skills

LivingWorks safeTALK provides in-depth skills to recognize signs of suicide, engage someone, and ensure a connection to safety. The in-person format includes powerful audiovisuals and live practice. This course is delivered in a ½ day format from  1:00pm - 4:30pm. (15 min break)

LivingWorks safeTALK is a 3.5-hour face-to-face workshop featuring powerful presentations, audiovisuals, and skills practice.

At a LivingWorks safeTALK workshop, you'll learn how to prevent suicide by recognizing signs, engaging someone, and connecting them to an intervention resource for further support.

A skilled, supportive trainer will guide you through the course, and a community resource will be on hand to support your safety and comfort.

TRAINING FORMAT In-person

CLASS LENGTH 3.5 Hours

This training is offered in French only

LivingWorks safeTALK

Develop suicide alertness and safety connection skills

LivingWorks safeTALK provides in-depth skills to recognize signs of suicide, engage someone, and ensure a connection to safety. The in-person format includes powerful audiovisuals and live practice. This course is delivered in a ½ day format from  8:30am -12:00pm. (15 min break)

LivingWorks safeTALK is a 3.5-hour face-to-face workshop featuring powerful presentations, audiovisuals, and skills practice.

At a LivingWorks safeTALK workshop, you'll learn how to prevent suicide by recognizing signs, engaging someone, and connecting them to an intervention resource for further support.

A skilled, supportive trainer will guide you through the course, and a community resource will be on hand to support your safety and comfort.

TRAINING FORMAT In-person

CLASS LENGTH 3.5 Hours

This training is offered in English only

   Learn the skills. 

   Help save a life.

Suicide is preventable. Anyone can make a difference.

• Two-day workshop in suicide intervention skills
• Learn and practice a life-saving intervention model
• Widely used by professionals and the general public

Date: March 9 - 10, 2023 8:30am - 4:30pm

Location: Best Western, Cornwall

Hosted by: Canadian Mental Health Association

Contact: Jason Pollick    613-933-5845

Cost: $226.00 ($200.00 + HST)

Refreshments will be served, lunch is not included.

ASIST works. Learn more and see the evidence at www.livingworks.net/asist

Training offered in French only 

MHFA Basic

MHFA Basic is intended for adults interacting with adults (18 years and older). This course focuses on the four most common mental health disorders including substance related, mood related, anxiety and trauma related, and psychotic disorders. Participants who take this course are well prepared to interact confidently about mental health with their family, friends, communities, and workplaces. This 2 day program is delivered over 12 hours. 9am - 4 pm (1 hour lunch). Lunch is the responsibility of the participant and is not included in the fee.

Course Objectives

In the MHFA course, you will gain a solid understanding of the 5 basic actions of ALGEE:

Assess the risk of suicide and/or harm

Listen non-judgmentally

Give reassurance

Encourage professional support

Encourage other supports

ALGEE is the framework for having a confident conversation about mental health with family, friends, colleagues, and strangers.

Key outcomes

International evaluations and feedback have found the following outcomes for participants undertaking an MHFA course:

Increased awareness of signs and symptoms of the most common mental health problems

Decreased stigma related to mental healthIncreased confidence interacting with individuals experiencing a mental health problem or crisis

Increased help actually provided to individuals in crisis or experiencing a mental health problem

Training offered in English only 

MHFA Basic

MHFA Basic is intended for adults interacting with adults (18 years and older). This course focuses on the four most common mental health disorders including substance related, mood related, anxiety and trauma related, and psychotic disorders. Participants who take this course are well prepared to interact confidently about mental health with their family, friends, communities, and workplaces. This 2 day program is delivered over 12 hours. 9am - 4 pm (1 hour lunch). Lunch is the responsibility of the participant and is not included in the fee.

Course Objectives

In the MHFA course, you will gain a solid understanding of the 5 basic actions of ALGEE:

Assess the risk of suicide and/or harmListen non-judgmentally

Give reassurance

Encourage professional support

Encourage other supports

ALGEE is the framework for having a confident conversation about mental health with family, friends, colleagues, and strangers.

Key outcomes

International evaluations and feedback have found the following outcomes for participants undertaking an MHFA course:

Increased awareness of signs and symptoms of the most common mental health problems

Decreased stigma related to mental healthIncreased confidence interacting with individuals experiencing a mental health problem or crisis

Increased help actually provided to individuals in crisis or experiencing a mental health problem

Training offered in French only 

MHFA Adults who Interact with Youth is intended for an adult audience whose primary focus is youth (aged 14-25). In addition to the four most common disorders discussed in MHFA BASIC, this course includes instruction about eating disorders and deliberate self-injury. Participants who take this course are well prepared to interact confidently about mental health with the young people in their lives, including at schools, extra-curricular activities, social services, family, friends, and communities. This 2 day program is delivered over 12 hours. 9am - 4 pm (1 hour lunch). Lunch is the responsibility of the participant and is not included in the fee.

Course Objectives

Participants who take this course are well prepared to interact confidently about mental health with the young people in their lives, including at schools, extra-curricular activities, social services, family, friends, and communities.

In the MHFA course, you will gain a solid understanding of the 5 basic actions of ALGEE:

Assess the risk of suicide and/or harm

Listen non-judgmentally

Give reassurance

Encourage professional support

Encourage other supports

ALGEE is the framework for having a confident conversation about mental health with family, friends, colleagues, and strangers.

Key outcomes

International evaluations and feedback have found the following outcomes for participants undertaking an MHFA course:

Increased awareness of signs and symptoms of the most common mental health problems

Decreased stigma related to mental health

Increased confidence interacting with individuals experiencing a mental health problem or crisis

Increased help actually provided to individuals in crisis or experiencing a mental health problem

   Learn the skills. 

   Help save a life.

Suicide is preventable. Anyone can make a difference.

• Two-day workshop in suicide intervention skills
• Learn and practice a life-saving intervention model
• Widely used by professionals and the general public

Date: April 13 - 14, 2023 8:30am - 4:30pm

Location: Best Western, Cornwall

Hosted by: Canadian Mental Health Association

Contact: Jason Pollick    613-933-5845

Cost: $226.00 ($200.00 + HST)

Refreshments will be served, lunch is not included.

ASIST works. Learn more and see the evidence at www.livingworks.net/asist

Training offered in English only 

MHFA Adults who Interact with Youth is intended for an adult audience whose primary focus is youth (aged 14-25). In addition to the four most common disorders discussed in MHFA BASIC, this course includes instruction about eating disorders and deliberate self-injury. Participants who take this course are well prepared to interact confidently about mental health with the young people in their lives, including at schools, extra-curricular activities, social services, family, friends, and communities. This 2 day program is delivered over 12 hours. 9am - 4 pm (1 hour lunch). Lunch is the responsibility of the participant and is not included in the fee.

Course Objectives

Participants who take this course are well prepared to interact confidently about mental health with the young people in their lives, including at schools, extra-curricular activities, social services, family, friends, and communities.

In the MHFA course, you will gain a solid understanding of the 5 basic actions of ALGEE:

Assess the risk of suicide and/or harm

Listen non-judgmentally

Give reassurance

Encourage professional support

Encourage other supports

ALGEE is the framework for having a confident conversation about mental health with family, friends, colleagues, and strangers.

Key outcomes

International evaluations and feedback have found the following outcomes for participants undertaking an MHFA course:

Increased awareness of signs and symptoms of the most common mental health problems

Decreased stigma related to mental health

Increased confidence interacting with individuals experiencing a mental health problem or crisis

Increased help actually provided to individuals in crisis or experiencing a mental health problem