BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//132.216.98.100//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.20.4// BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260811T023913EDT-0344dcrirZ@132.216.98.100 DTSTAMP:20260811T063913Z DESCRIPTION:The Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Program is now available in a virtual format\, offered by the Mental Health Commission of Canada. The MFHA program is designed to provide the necessary support to a person who may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or facing a menta l health crisis. MHFA teaches about recovery and resiliency – the belief t hat individuals experiencing these challenges can and do get better\, and use their strengths to stay well. Course participants will learn how to re cognize the signs of such a decline and learn about approaches to encourag e a person to:\n\nTalk about declines in their mental well-being and\n Reac h out to professionals and other supports to help in their recovery toward s improved mental well-being\nThe upcoming MFHA training is being offered on:\n\nModule 1 (2 hours – a self-directed module)\n Module 2 - March 30\, 2023\, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\n Module 3 - March 31\, 2023\, 9:00 a.m. – 12 :30 p.m.\n \n\nParticipants must complete the three modules and attend bot h sessions on March 30 and March 31\, 2023\, to get certified.\n\n \n\nThe MHFA Standard Virtual Program – An 8-hour course with 3 modules:\n\nModul e 1 (2-hours – a self-directed module)\n\nThis module focuses on the infor mation and strategies that participants will discuss and practice througho ut the virtual classroom sessions (Modules 2 and 3). Course participants m ust complete Module 1 in order to be eligible to participate in Module 2 a nd 3.\n\nModule 2 (3.5 hours in a virtual classroom)\n\nThis module focuse s on applying MHFA actions\, learned in module 1\, to situations of declin ing mental well-being\, and the guidelines for MHFA conversations with peo ple from diverse cultures and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community\n\nModule 3 (3.5 hours in a virtual classroom)\n\nThis module focuses on discussing the use of MHFA actions for self-care and the practice of using MHFA actio ns in crisis situations.\n\n \n\nTo register:\n\nAccess Minerva.\n In the E mployee Menu\, click on Training Menu\, select Organizational Development\ , and follow the instructions to register.\n DTSTART:20230331T130000Z DTEND:20230331T163000Z SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid URL:/channels/channels/event/mental-health-first-aid-3 45081 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR