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CMHA Alberta Division

Mental Health First Aid Seniors

August 28, 2017 to March 31, 2020

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The Government of Alberta is providing Mental Health Commission of Canada training free of charge to strengthen the addiction and mental health system in Alberta.

Why take Mental Health First Aid Seniors training?

Mental Health First Aid Seniors trains participants to effectively respond to an emerging mental health problem or crisis, until the situation is resolved or appropriate treatment is found.

AIM OF THE 14 HOUR TRAINING

  • Recognize the symptoms of mental health problems or crises as they develop
  • Provide initial help when dealing with a mental health problem or crisis
  • Guide a senior and/or caregiver toward appropriate professional help
  • Provide strategies and resources to support both seniors and their caregivers

TOPICS COVERED

  • Seniors
  • Mental Health First Aid
  • Substance-related disorders
  • Mood-related disorders
  • Anxiety and trauma-related disorders
  • Dementia
  • Delirium
  • Psychosis

CRISIS FIRST AID INTERVENTIONS FOR

  • Substance overdose
  • Suicidal behaviour
  • Panic attack
  • Acute stress reaction
  • Psychotic episode
  • Delirium

Who should take Mental Health First Aid Seniors?

  • Volunteer or staff member at a senior-serving organization
  • Staff member or volunteer at a community-serving organization
  • Spouse, partner, family member
  • Seniors
  • Friends and neighbours of senior(s)
  • Caregiver (paid or unpaid) to a senior(s)

Mental Health First Aid Seniors Training Frequently Asked Questions 

1. Who is providing this training opportunity?
Funding for Mental Health First Aid Seniors training is provided by the Government of Alberta. Training is provided by the Mental Health Commission of Canada. Coordination support is provided by the Canadian Mental Health Association, Alberta Division.

2. What is the cost?
Mental Health First Aid Seniors (MHFA Seniors) is being offered free-of-charge to Albertans until March of 2020.

3. What are the training dates and locations?
Training dates and locations will be arranged across the province until March 2020. You are encouraged to keep checking this website for upcoming available dates. Due to high demand, pre-registration is now closed. Pre-registrants will be contacted when training opportunities become available in your area, and will also be posted on this website. Spaces fill up quickly, so please respond as soon as you are able. If you have any questions, please contact Tim Neubauer at wellness@cmha.ab.ca

4. How long is the training?
MHFA Seniors is an in-person, two-day (eight hours per day) course. Depending on instructor availability, the course can be held on two days over the course of four weeks, but is generally offered on two consecutive days.

Some half-day sessions will be made available to seniors and their caregivers. These sessions will be completed over the course of four consecutive days. The schedule is dependent on instructor availability. The timeline of course delivery is determined by the course provider. We do not have flexibility in how the course will be delivered.

5. Is the training available in other languages?
At present, MHFA Seniors is only available in English and French. It cannot be translated into other languages.

6. Can our organization host a session for our staff and volunteers?
In consultation with the project coordinator, there is potential to offer sessions to your staff. The maximum number of participants per session is 25. The minimum is 10. If there is space available to accommodate others in your community along with your staff, we would appreciate the opportunity to invite others.

Participant Registration 

Registration dates and locations for the Mental Health First Aid Seniors training are currently being scheduled and will be posted here as they become available.

  • Sylvan Lake November 21-22, 2017 – Registration Closed
  • Edmonton November 23-24, 2017 – Registration Closed
  • Airdrie December 6-7, 2017 – Registration Closed
  • Calgary January 08-09, 2018 – Registration Closed
  • Calgary February 15-16, 2018 – Registration Closed
  • Hanna April 11-12, 2018 – Registration Closed
  • Edmonton April 12-13, 2018 – Registration Closed
  • Calgary April 19-20, 2018 – Registration Closed
  • St Albert May 3-4, 2018 – Registration Closed
  • Westlock May 7-8, 2018 – Registration Closed
  • Jasper May 8-9, 2018 – Registration Closed
  • Devon May 14-15, 2018 – Registration Closed
  • Medicine Hat May 17-18, 2018 – Registration Closed
  • High River May 25-26, 2018 – Registration Closed
  • Calgary May 28-29, 2018 – Registration Closed
  • Lloydminster June 04-05, 2018 – Registration Closed
  • Lac Lac Biche June 04-05, 2018 – Registration Closed
  • Innisfail June 07-08, 2018 – Registration Closed
  • Edmonton June 11-12, 2018 – Registration Closed
  • Grande Prairie June 11-12, 2018 – Registration Closed
  • Claresholm June 12-13, 2018 – Registration Closed
  • Fort McMurray June 21-22, 2018 – Registration Closed
  • Calgary June 21-22, 2018 – Registration Closed
  • Medicine Hat June 25-26, 2018 – Registration Closed
  • Sherwood Park August 10-11, 2018 – Registration Closed
  • Three Hills September 19-20, 2018 – Registration Closed
  • Edmonton September 25-27, 2018 – Registration Closed
  • Didsbury September 26-27, 2018 – Registration Closed
  • High River October 1-2, 2018 – Registration Closed
  • Fort McMurray October 1-2, 2018 – Registration Closed
  • Whitecourt October 3-4, 2018 – Registration Closed
  • St. Paul October 10-11, 2018 – Registration Closed
  • Red Deer October 11-12, 2018 – Registration Closed
  • Grande Prairie October 15-16, 2018 – Registration Closed
  • Edmonton October 15-18, 2018 – Registration Closed
  • Stony Plain October 22-23, 2018 -Registration Closed
  • Slave Lake October 23-24, 2018 – Registration Closed
  • Olds October 25-26, 2018 – Registration Closed
  • Devon November 5-6, 2018 -Registration Closed
  • Drumheller November 14-15, 2018 – Registration Closed
  • Cold Lake November 15-16, 2018 – Registration Closed
  • Sundre November 22-23, 2018 – Registration Closed
  • Lethbridge December 4-5, 2018- Registration Closed
  • Valleyview December 6-7, 2018 – Registration Closed
  • Bruderheim January 11-12, 219 – Registration Closed
  • Brocket January 21-22, 2019 – Registration Closed
  • Fairview January 23-24, 2019 – Registration Closed
  • Hinton February 6-7, 2019 – Registration Closed
  • Strathmore February 11-12, 2019 – Registration Closed
  • Westlock February 20-21, 2019 – Registration Closed
  • Red Deer February 21-22, 2019 – Registration Closed
  • Linden February 21-22, 2019 – Registration Closed
  • Calgary Francophone March 5-6, 2019 – Registration Closed
  • Fort McMurray March 7-8, 2019- Register Here
  • Vermillion March 26-27, 2019- Register Here
  • Legal March 28-29, 2019 – Registration Closed
  • Grimshaw April 2-3, 2019 – Register Here
  • Grande Cache April 10-11, 2019 – Register Here
  • Grande Prairie April 15-16, 2019 – Register Here
  • Falher April 17-18, 2019 – Registration Closed
  • Hanna April 24-25, 2019 – Register Here
  • Sherwood Park April 24-25, 2019 – Registration Closed
  • Edson May 13-14, 2019 – Register Here
  • Bonnyville May 13-14, 2019 – Register Here
  • Morinville June 13-14, 2019 – Registration Closed
  • Valleyview June 22-23, 2019 – Register Here

If you have any questions, please contact Tim Neubauer wellness@cmha.ab.ca