15 hour course for everyone 16 or older—regardless of prior experience—who wants to be able to provide suicide first aid.
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) gives participants the skills necessary to recognize signs
and symptoms of individuals who may be at risk of suicide and create a plan that supports immediate safety.
12 hour certified evaluative training program from the Mental Health
Commission of Canada that has been adopted by 25 countries around the world and is part of The National Standard for
Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) gives participants the skills necessary to recognize, acknowledge, and support
individuals with mental health concerns.
The course provides participants with training and an overview of recognizing signs and symptoms of what could be a developing mental health concern. It touches on the importance of overcoming the stigma of mental illness and it teaches individuals how to engage in conversation, offer support, and direct individuals to resources for further information, professional support and crisis intervention.
The half day training aims to increase employee awareness and provide an overview of the most common mental health concerns. It will teach participants to recognize the potential signs and symptoms, how they present in the workplace, how to engage in conversation, and where to direct individuals for appropriate support.
This session will provide an overview on Mental Health, Addictions and Workplace Culture. This program outlines the importance of understanding the common concerns in the workplace and provides resources for follow-up education.
Workplace wellness is more important than ever, and with many employees working remotely these Virtual Workshops can be accessed from the safety of home.
Canadian employers are acknowledging mental health training as a top priority and understand that investing in employee wellness is good for business!
Physical and Psychological Safety must have equal merit when it comes to workplace health and safety standards and knowing how to provide support when mental health is a concern, is critical.
1 in 3 Canadians will experience a mental health problem during their lifetime and the earlier it is detected and treated, the better the outcome.
The economic burden of mental illness in Canada is estimated at $51 billion per year.
Almost 7,000,000 Canadians will experience a mental illness this year.
In any given week, at least 500,000 employed Canadians are unable to work due to mental health problems.
30 percent of short and long term disabilities are related to mental illness
In Canada, almost 4,000 people die by suicide each year
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) gives participants the skills necessary to recognize, acknowledge, and support individuals with mental health concerns.
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) gives participants the skills necessary to recognize signs and symptoms of individuals who may be at risk of suicide and create a plan that supports immediate safety.
Cheryl has been working in the social services profession for more than 20 years in a multitude
of settings, and with diverse populations.
Her experience includes crisis response, crisis intervention training, leadership, case
management, workshop facilitation related to mental health training and suicide intervention,
community outreach.
Cheryl has worked with multiple employers, health care professionals, clinicians, emergency
service personnel, treatment facilities, volunteers, and a number of community based
organizations. She has delivered several hundred presentations in the community and delivered
training to more than 1,000 individuals for crisis response, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills
Training (ASIST) and Mental Health First Aid (MHFA.)
Mental illness does not discriminate and anyone can be affected.
Having a wealth of experience in the mental health field, varied aspects of social services, and
working with individuals of all ages, she brings examples of her own interactions and outcomes
to the training workshops.
Cheryl will work with your organization to develop a customized curriculum that supports the
needs of your employees and targeted audience.
Serving London, Middlesex County, Southwestern Ontario & beyond.
Mental Health Matters!
