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Weather forecast for Monday, June 3, 2019

Today – Mainly sunny. High 18. UV index 7 or high.

Tonight – Clear. Increasing cloudiness before morning. Low 10.

Mental Health First Aid Basic June 5 – 6, 2019

Communuty Livinig Wallaceburg is hosting a Mental Health First Aid certification course this week. This two day course is on June 5 – 6 from 9:00am – 4:30pm.

Mental Health First Aid is the help provided to a person developing a mental health problem, experiencing the worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. Just like physical first aid is provided until medical treatment can be obtained, MHFA is given until appropriate support is found or until the crisis is resolved.
The 12-hour evidence based MHFA Basic course will give participants:Confidence and skills to engage someone with an emerging mental health problem or in a mental health crisis

  • Greater recognition of mental health problems
  • Decreased stigma
  • Improved mental health for themselves
  • Certificate in Mental Health First Aid

*includes MHFA Basic workbook

*Lunch & refreshments included both days

For more information or to register please contact Allison Thain at 519-627-0777 ext 2550

Attendance is required both days for certificate

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