Julie and Emily battled the snow last week to complete The 2-day Mental Health First Aid Course and are now both qualified Mental Health First Aiders. The course was really informative at teaching many ways in which Mental Health issues can affect people and the many forms and guises that it takes.

They learned the ALGEE code and how to apply it in the various situations

Approach Assess for Crisis Assist wit Crisis

Listen and Communicate non-judgementally

Give support and Information

Encourage appropriate professional help

Encourage other supports

We hope to be sharing this training with the whole staff team