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 in Brandon:
Headstrong Stomp Out Stigma summit February 28, 2019 at the Brandon Youth Centre! Open to Brandon and rural high school students
Save the Date! SPIN annual conference May 1, 2019
Public Safety Personnel: Best Practices Regarding Trauma and PTSD with Dr. Nicholas Carleton SPIN conference Save the Date
2018-2019 Understand Mental Health AD – for details of upcoming training
ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
February 5-6, 2019; April 24-25, 2019; June 4-5, 2019 – all in Town Centre Brandon
ASIST Registration Form PMH South
ASIST Tune-Up – NO COST – must have completed ASIST
May 2, 2019 (2 sessions)
Mental Health First Aid – Adults Who Interact with Youth
February 20-21, 2019; April 9-10, 2019; June 11-12, 2019
Basic Mental Health First Aid
March 13-14, 2019
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