TELL… someone if you are having thoughts of suicide or if someone you know is experiencing emotional distress ASK… “Are you having thoughts of suicide?” If yes, LISTEN to the person’s concerns and get them connected to help. Help is available. Connect to KEEPSAFE resources listed at the bottom of this site. There is HOPE! Keepsafe.
September Speaker Series
The Provincial Suicide Prevention Networks are collaborating to bring you a lunch hour – speaker series once a week in September.
Buddy Up – September 16, 2021, Noon-1:00 PM (webinar link)
Jack.org – September 23, 2021, Noon-1:00 PM (webinar link)
WEMATTER – September 29, 2021, Noon-1:00 PM (webinar link)
Workshops Now Offered
Prairie Mountain Health is now offering public education opportunities, Please contact Kaila Derhak kderhak@pmh-mb.ca (204-578-2490) should you have any questions. Poster for Workshops
ASIST FULL WORKSHOP $125 (two days)
October 20-21, 2021 | Brandon Towne Centre, Unit C9
October 26-27, 2021 | Dauphin CHS-Boardroom A&B
November 17-18, 2021 | Brandon Town Centre, Unit C9
November 23-24, 2021 | Swan Valey Health Centre
February 23-24, 2022 | Brandon Towne Centre, Unit C9
May 25-26, 2022 | Brandon Town Centre, Unit C9
BASIC MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID $100 (two days)
January 26-27, 2022 | Brandon Towne Centre, Unit C9
April 27-28, 2022 | Brandon Towne Centre, Unit C9
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID $100 (two days)
(Adults who interact with youth)
October 27-28, 2021 | Brandon Towne Centre, Unit C9
January 19-20, 2022 | Brandon Towne Centre, Unit C9
March 16-17, 2022 | Brandon Towne Centre, Unit C9
SafeTALK – Suicide Alertness for Everyone – call SPIN to inquire about this free 3-hour training – We can arrange for your group!
SafeTALK is a three-hour Living Works program that teaches community members to recognize persons with thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide first-aid resources.
Email SPIN if you would like a supply of Power Cards
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