Mental Health Training
We offer community training to increase the capacity of our residents to support their own mental health and that of those they are in direct contact with. There are also specialized workshops that can be found throughout the year on special topics.
Check the community calendar for upcoming activities.
| Community Helpers Program - AHS |
| In every community there are people whom others naturally turn to for support. They are from all walks of life and are considered by others to be helpers. Helpers possess characteristics like empathy, care, and compassion. The Community Helpers Program identifies these helpers and offers training to strengthen their natural abilities. Helpers learn a variety of topics and skills including effective communication, self-care, coping with stress, knowing when to refer people to professional services, handling crisis situations, and suicide awareness.
In addition to developing skills and increasing knowledge, Helpers are introduced to community services and professional support. This connection bridges informal and formal support in the community, enabling helpers to refer peers and family to expert support when needed. Ages 12+ (program modifies the age group) |
| Suicide Prevention Series |
Thank you for joining us for an important Community Mental Health Conversation as the Tri-Region comes together to build a supportive and resilient community. This event aims to foster open discussions on mental health and suicide prevention for parents and caregivers. Featuring experts from Dochas Psychological Services, WestView Primary Care Network, the Canadian Mental Health Association Alberta Division & Centre for Suicide Prevention, this conversation provided residents with the opportunity to: ✅ Break the stigma surrounding mental health
SESSION RESOURCES: Preventing Youth Suicide Video
2. SafeTALK This 3.5 hour workshop will equip you to be more alert to someone thinking of suicide and better able to connect them with further help. The workshop emphasizes the importance of recognizing the signs, communicating with the person considering suicide and getting help or resources for the person. This workshop is not recommended for someone who has had a recent suicide loss. Participants can include but are not limited to: parents and caregivers; family and friends; youth aged 16 or older; natural helpers and advisors; educators and ministers; health practitioners; justice, law enforcers, emergency workers, and community volunteers. Date: Monday, May 12, 2025 Time: 5:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. * Please note: Dinner will be provided for participants. Location: 414 King Street, Spruce Grove (Community Engagement space) Age: 16+ Cost: $20 (cost will be reimbursed upon completion of the training)
Contact: 780-962-7618 or csd@sprucegrove.org Offered in partnership with The Government of Alberta, Westview PCN, Town of Stony Plain, and Parkland County.
3. ASIST ASIST is a two-day training designed to help family, friends, and community members identify someone at risk of suicide and provide them with the skills needed to make a life-saving intervention. The ASIST workshop is highly interactive, practical, and practice-oriented. It focuses on teaching suicide first-aid to help a person at risk stay safe and seek further help. This training is not recommended for anyone who has had a recent suicide loss. When: Thursday June 5 & Friday June 6, 2025 Time: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Age: 18+ Cost: $50 (cost will be refunded upon completion of the training) Location: Border Paving Athletic Centre (9 Tri Leisure Way, Spruce Grove) Contact: 780-962-7618 or csd@sprucegrove.org Offered in partnership with The Government of Alberta, Westview PCN, Town of Stony Plain, Parkland County. |
| BounceBack: A Free Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Program for Mental Health |
| BounceBack is a free skill-building program from the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress or worry. Working with workbooks and a trained coach to guide you and encourage you to reflect, BounceBack® can help you build skills to improve your mental health. Find out more at: BounceBack®: A Free Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Program For Mental Health (cmha.ca) |
| Canadian Mental Health Association - Well-Being Course |
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The Well-being Course is an innovative, online learning experience designed to assist people achieve greater levels of mental health, well-being and life satisfaction and it is totally free. It will help support you in understanding yourself better and help you make positive changes in your life. It can also connect you to valuable resources and others on the same journey that will provide you with the support you need and deserve to succeed. |
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Mental Health First Aid |
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Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the help provided to a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Just as physical first aid is administered to an injured person before medical treatment can be obtained, MHFA is given until appropriate treatment is found or until the crisis is resolved. The 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. There are three types of Mental Health First Aid courses offered: Basic, Youth, and Older Adults. The Town of Stony Plain will offer Mental Health First Aid training yearly, depending on the need and interest shown by community. Please email connect@stonyplain.com if you are interested in joining a list to be notified when the training becomes available.
There is currently free training available online at 11ofus.edmonton.ca/course-dates/
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