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.
Each year, SPIN seeks interested groups and organizations to apply for funding for suicide awareness, prevention, intervention or post-vention activities and initiatives. Deadline is July 31, 2019! 2019-2020 SPIN funding application form
UPCOMING EVENTS in Brandon:
2018-2019 Understand Mental Health AD – for details of upcoming training
ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
Mental Health First Aid – Adults Who Interact with Youth
June 11-12, 2019
Basic Mental Health First Aid
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!
Email SPIN if you would like a supply of Power Cards
Twitter: @brandon_spin
Facebook: spinbrandon