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There are a number of ongoing training programs available to the public. Please use the contact information listed for each individual program to register or obtain further information.

Mental Health Works Talking About Mental Illness It Did Happen - It Does Matter	safeTalk ASIST & TUNE-UP Workshops SuicideCare	Myths and Realities of Mental Illness Understanding the Unspoken Pain Concurrent Disorder

"Complex Issues. Clear Solutions." Management Workshop

Mental Health Works: Presentations and Workshops

	What you will learn
	Learn about the issues around mental health in the workplace. Learn to effectively address the complex issues around mental health problems in the workplace. Each presentation is delivered by a Mental Health Works Certified Trainer. Schedule one of the presentations or workshops for your next training session, conference, retreat, staff, union or association meeting, lunch & learn, or power breakfast. All presentations and workshops can be customized for your situation and guest speakers who live and work with mental health issues can often be added to expand the experience for your audience.
	" Complex Issues. Clear Solutions." Management Workshop This award-winning training enables management to more effectively: Discuss sensitive or contentious issues with employees Resolve conflicts more effectively Separate performance issues from mental health issues Create accommodation strategies that work Avoid discrimination and human rights violations Related information: COMPLEX ISSUES. CLEAR SOLUTIONS.
	Other Presentations and Workshops These multimedia presentations range from one-hour information sessions up to four hours as an interactive session with exercises and group discussion. Each presentation includes video clips of real people who live with mental health issues, describing their symptoms and the effects of mental health issues on the workplace. 1. Awareness of Workplace Mental Health 2. Issues and Solutions 3. Assisting Workers with Mental Health Issues 4. Human Resources: Return-to-Work Strategies 5. Affecting Workplace Mental Health 6. Workplace Influence 7. Occupational Health Strategies: Return-to-Work after Mental Illness 8. Managing the Return-to-Work
	For More Information: Contact us at mentalhealthworks@cmhaottawa.ca Phone: 613.737.7791 Ext. 124 Related information http://www.mentalhealthworks.ca

Talking About Mental Illness

Talking About Mental Illness is an awareness program proven to be effective in bringing about positive change in young people's knowledge and attitudes about mental illness and in reducing the stigma that surrounds mental illness. It provides Grade 11 & 12 students with the opportunity to hear the stories of community members who have experienced a mental illness. It also provides information about local mental health-related resources that provide support and help to youth coping with their own or a family member or friend's mental illness. Talking About Mental Illness fits with the Ontario Curriculum Guidelines for a number of different courses. It is currently being offered in 44 different school boards across the province Ontario!

For more information, please see our Talking About Mental Illness flyer

SuicideCARE

	What you will learn
	This one day workshop aims to enhance helper self-awareness, knowledge and competence in working constructively with a person at risk beyond the immediate crisis. *Participants must have taken the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) before coming to this workshop.*
	How to Register
	Cost for the one day workshop is $150. Lunch is not included. Send completed registration form, along with a cheque payable to "CMHA, Ottawa Branch" to : Canadian Mental Health Association Ottawa Branch 1355 Bank Street, Suite 301 Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8K7 REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY TELEPHONE ONLY IF PAYING WITH VISA OR MASTERCARD The next available workshop is from 9:00 to 5:00 November 12, 2009 March 10, 2010 CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS: Full refunds, less a $10 administration fee, will be given when a written request is received two weeks prior to the date of the workshop. Registration may be transferred to another person. There will be a $20 charge for all returned cheques. Please print out the following SuicideCare registration form , which includes the information about the content and the registration form, fill it out and send it in with the registration fees in order to reserve your spot. For information regarding subsidies, please call 613-737-7791. In house training is available with a minimum of 20 participants.

It Did Happen - It Does Matter

	What you will learn
	This training incorporates a balance between conceptual understanding of male sexual victimization and specific skills building to work with clients who are traumatized. The workshop includes both theory and practice to engage and intervene with these individuals.
	How to Register
	Cost for the two-day workshop is $200. Lunch is not included. Send completed registration form, along with a cheque payable to "CMHA, Ottawa Branch" to : This training is supported by a generous grant from the Ministry of the Attorney General, Province of Ontario REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY TELEPHONE ONLY IF PAYING WITH VISA OR MASTERCARD The next available workshops are from 9:00 to 5:00 November 4 & 5, 2009 May 26 & 27 2010 CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS: Full refunds, less a $10 administration fee, will be given when a written request is received two weeks prior to the date of the workshop. Registration may be transferred to another person. There will be a $20 charge for all returned cheques. Please print out the following It Did Happen, It Does Matter Registration PDF file, which includes the information about the content and the registration form, fill it out and send it in with the registration fees in order to reserve your spot. In house training is available with a minimum of 25 participants, please call Danny Lang at 613-737-7791 ext.: 213

safeTalk

September 30th, 2009
9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
At CMHA, Ottawa Branch
1355 Bank, Street Suite 402, Ottawa
613-737-7791

Cost for the half-day workshop is $50.00 (includes GST).

	What you will learn
	Complementing ASIST, safeTALK helps to create suicide-safer communities. *safeTALK* is a 3.5 to 4.0 hour training for everyone in the community designed to ensure that persons with thoughts of suicide are connected to helpers who are prepared to provide first aid interventions. *safeTALK* is designed to be used in organizations and communities where there are already ASIST, -trained caregivers. Ottawa is fortunate to have many ASIST trained people.
	How to schedule a workshop
	*safeTALK* is offered by certified trainers at the site of your choice. Please call CMHA, Ottawa Branch at 613 737-7791 to schedule a date and time and discuss the cost of the workshop. A maximum of 30 participants can attend a workshop. Cost for the half-day workshop is $50.00 (includes GST).

The ASIST and TUNE-UP Workshops

	What is the ASIST Workshop?
	The ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) workshop, developed by Living Works Education Inc. in Calgary is a two day training consisting of five essential learning areas or modules and has become the standard training experience for suicide prevention in our community. Cost for the two-day workshop is $180. Lunch is not included. Send completed registration form, along with a cheque payable to "CMHA, Ottawa Branch" to : Canadian Mental Health Association Ottawa Branch 1355 Bank Street, Suite 301 Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8K7 REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY TELEPHONE ONLY IF PAYING WITH VISA OR MASTERCARD The next available workshops are from 8:30 to 4:30: October 28 & 29, 2009 November 25 & 26, 2009 January 27 & 28, 2010 February 17 & 18, 2010 April 14 & 15, 2010 May 19 & 20, 2010
	What is the ASIST Tune-Up Workshop?
	This Tune-up applies to those individuals who have completed ASIST since 2003. The TUNE-UP Workshop is a half-day program which focuses on dispelling a few notions about suicide, on tuning up and practicing the suicide risk review and safe plan guide, the suicide intervention model as well as reviewing available resources. Cost for the half-day workshop is $50.00 (includes GST). Send the completed registration form, along with CHEQUE payable to "CMHA, Ottawa Branch" to : Canadian Mental Health Association Ottawa Branch 1355 Bank Street, Suite 301, Ottawa, ON K1H 8K7 REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY TELEPHONE ONLY IF PAYING WITH VISA OR MASTERCARD The next available workshops are from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm: December 9, 2009
	REGISTRATION FORM Please print out the following ASIST Registration PDF form , which includes the information about the content and the registration form, fill it out and send it in with the registration fees in order to reserve your spot. If you are taking the TUNE UP course, please submit the ASIST TUNE UP PDF FORM. CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS Full refunds, less a $10 administration fee, will be given when a written request is received two weeks prior to the date of the workshop. Registration may be transferred to another person. There will be a $20 charge for all returned cheques. For information regarding subsidies, please call 613-737-7791. In house training is available with a minimum of 20 participants

Myths and Realities of Mental Illness

	What you'll learn
	Provides participants with the necessary knowledge to recognize behaviours associated with mental illness.
	Course Availability and Registration
	Cost for the course is $120. Lunch is not included. Send completed registration form, along with a cheque payable to "CMHA, Ottawa Branch" to : Canadian Mental Health Association Ottawa Branch 1355 Bank Street, Suite 301 Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8K7 REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY TELEPHONE ONLY IF PAYING WITH VISA OR MASTERCARD The next available workshops are 9:00 am - 5:00 PM: April 7, 2010 CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS Full refunds, less a $10.00 administration fee, will be given when a written request is received two weeks prior to the date of workshop. Registration may be transferred to another person. There will be a $20.00 charge on all returned cheques. Please print out the following Myths and Realities of Mental Illness PDF file, which includes the information about the content and the registration form, fill it out and send it in with the registration fees in order to reserve your spot. For information regarding subsidies, please call 613-737-7791.

Understanding the Unspoken Pain

	What you'll learn
	Understanding the Unspoken Pain was developed as an awareness workshop to help participants understand survivors of war and torture, and make referrals to appropriate services.
	Course Availability and Registration
	Cost for the course is $120. Lunch is not included. Send completed registration form, along with a cheque payable to "CMHA, Ottawa Branch" to : Canadian Mental Health Association Ottawa Branch 1355 Bank Street, Suite 301 Ottawa, Ontario K1H 8K7 REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY TELEPHONE ONLY IF PAYING WITH VISA OR MASTERCARD The next available workshops are 9 to 5 pm: October 90, 2009 February 12, 2010 CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS Full refunds, less a $10.00 administration fee, will be given when a written request is received two weeks prior to the date of workshop. Registration may be transferred to another person. There will be a $20.00 charge on all returned cheques. To register, please fill out the Understanding the Unspoken Pain PDF Form ,which includes the information about the content and the registration form, fill it out and send it in with the registration fees in order to reserve your spot.

Concurrent Disorder Training

	What is Concurrent Disorder?
	Concurrent Disorder refers to individuals who have a co-occurring mental illness and a substance use disorder.
	Course Availability
	SESSION DATES OF 2009- 2010 SESSION 1 November 16, 2009 – 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. November 17, 2009 – 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. November 18, 2009 – 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. November 19, 2009 – 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. November 20, 2009 – 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. SESSION 2 January 18, 2010 – 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. January 19, 2010 – 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. January 20, 2010 – 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. January 21, 2010 – 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. January 22, 2010 – 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. SESSION 3 February 22, 2010 – 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. February 23, 2010 – 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. February 24, 2010 – 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. February 25, 2010 – 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. February 26, 2010 – 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. SESSION 4 April 19, 2010 – 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. April 20, 2010 – 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. April 21, 2010 – 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. April 22, 2010 – 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. April 23, 2010 – 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. SESSION 5 May 31, 2010 – 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. June 1, 2010 – 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. June 2, 2010 – 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. June 3, 2010 – 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. June 4, 2010 – 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. For more information on the training dates and workshop content see Concurrent Disorder PDF Form

How to register?

Cost for the five-day training is $300.00 (GST included) Please send completed registration form, along with CHEQUE payable to "CMHA, Ottawa Branch" to :

Canadian Mental Health Association
Ottawa Branch
1355 Bank Street, Suite 30
Ottawa, ON, K1H 8K7

REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY TELEPHONE ONLY IF PAYING WITH VISA OR MASTERCARD

There will be a $20.00 charge on all returned cheques. The program is offered at cost and there will be NO refunds or subsidies.

To register, please fill out the Concurrent Disorder PDF Form ,which includes the information about the content and the registration form, fill it out and send it in with the registration fees in order to reserve your spot.

Complex Issues. Clear Solutions." Management Workshop

Employers have a duty to address mental health issues such as distress, depression and anxiety in the workplace. This includes effective communication, workplace relations, accommodation and performance management.

This valuable full-day workshop is:

A learning experience that enables managers to deal with the complex issues of :

Discussing behaviours or performance that may be related to mental health issues

Improving awareness of signs and symptoms of mental health issues

Separating performance issues from health issues

Creating accommodation strategies that work for everyone

Avoiding discrimination and human rights violations
A practical and interactive multi-media presentation
Delivered only by Canadian Mental Health Association Certified Trainers
An opportunity to increase managerial skills in employee motivation, effective communication and improving productivity
Beneficial for managers, supervisors, human resource personnel, occupational health professionals and union reps – anyone responsible for other people in the workplace
Not another sensitivity training program or stress reduction seminar

For more information, contact Renée Ouimet at 613-737-7791 ext.124 or by e-mail at rouimet@cmhaottawa.ca.

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