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:
Join us November 21, 2019 for our Surviving Suicide Loss event. Film screening and panel discussion to be held at ACC 7-9pm. See poster for more details.
Brandon Dates for 2019-2020 Public Education Opportunities
Understanding Mental Health ad 2019-2020
ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
October 22-23, 2019; 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
October 29-30, 2019; December 4-5, 2019; February 5-6, 2020; April 21-22, 2020; June 3-4, 2020
Basic Mental Health First Aid
November 20-21, 2019; 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
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