TELL… someone if you are having thoughts of suicide or if someone you know is experiencing emotional distress ASK… “Are you 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.

Upcoming Events:

Brandon School Division Grade 9 Youth Wellness Day – December 6, 2019

Headstrong Youth Ant-Stigma Summit – February 2020

Brandon Dates for 2019-2020 Public Education Opportunities

Understanding Mental Health ad 2019-2020

ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) 

December 10-11, 2019; February 18-19, 2020; April 29-30, 2020; June 9-10, 2020

Mental Health First Aid –   Adults Who Interact with Youth

February 5-6, 2020; April 21-22, 2020; June 3-4, 2020

Basic Mental Health First Aid

January 22-23, 2020; March 11-12, 2020

For Registration for any of these courses: call Kaila Derhak 204-578-2490 or email at kderhak@pmh-mb.ca

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 members of the community to recognize persons with thoughts of suicide and to connect them to suicide first-aid resources. Upcoming courses February 19, 2020 and April 29, 2020.  Email spinassistant2019@outlook.com for registration information.

 Email SPIN if you would like a supply of Power Cards

SPIN – Powercards 2019

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