he MHFA Canada program aims to improve mental health literacy, and provide the skills and knowledge to help people better manage potential or developing mental health problems in themselves, a family member, a friend or a colleague.

The program does not teach people how to be therapists. It does teach people how to:

    * Recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health problems.
    * Provide initial help.
    * Guide a person towards appropriate professional help.

MHFA shares the same overall purpose as traditional first aid – to save lives. It aims to:

    * Preserve life where a person may be a danger to themselves or others.
    * Provide help to prevent the mental health problem from developing into a more serious state.
    * Promote the recovery of good mental health.
    * Provide comfort to a person experiencing a mental health problem.

This is a free workshop and is open to anyone (staff or volunteer of the partnering organizations) who may find it beneficial in their role. Content focuses on common mental health and substance abuse issues.

Please find registration form attached. Locations and dates:

Charlottetown March 1&2, Rodd Charlottetown
Montague March 5&6 Wellness Center
Summerside March 7&8, Loyalist

UPCOMING EVENTS

Lot 30 Restaurant/Wine Bar

Largo Fitness Center

The Garment District