Connect Program

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Bring Connect to your workplace, school, organization, or community group. Contact us to book a session or learn more.

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Mental health education that turns awareness into action.

Most people want to help when someone is struggling, but they do not always know what to say or do. Connect gives you the confidence and tools to respond when it matters most.

Upcoming Workshops

Registration for each workshop is handled through Zeffy. Select a workshop below to sign up.

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Mental Health Programming

Connect is a community-based mental health and suicide prevention program offered by the Resource Centre for Suicide Prevention. Through interactive workshops and community events, Connect helps people:

Connect Is Designed For

Certified Training Courses

ASIST Workshop

ASIST is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may be at risk of suicide and to work with them to create a plan that supports their immediate safety. Although ASIST is widely used by healthcare providers, participants do not need any formal training to attend. ASIST can be learned and used by anyone.

Goals & Objectives

Cost: $300 per person

MHFA (Mental Health First Aid)

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a nationally recognized and accredited workshop for individuals looking to learn more about supporting those who may be experiencing a decline in their mental health. This workshop increases awareness of mental health concerns, reduces the stigma associated with mental health problems, and increases confidence in intervening when someone you know is not doing well.

MHFA teaches participants about mental health and stigma, the signs and symptoms of a decline in mental health, effective interventions, and how to provide resources and support.

Cost: $300

Workshop Topics & What You'll Gain

Workshop Topics

Sessions are flexible (1 to 3 hours) and can be tailored to your group.

Mental Health Foundations

Supporting Others

Special Topics

What You'll Gain

Participants leave with:

Why It Matters

Mental health impacts everyone, but many people do not feel prepared to respond. Connect helps build communities where conversations feel safer, people know how to help, and support happens earlier. Because a simple conversation can make a difference.

Programming

Individual training blocks (each links to its own registration):

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