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Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an internationally recognised training course which teaches people how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health and provide help on a first aid basis. To learn more or book onto an Adult MHFA Two Day course please contact Ann Holland by email: [email protected]

Course Objectives - to gain:

- A deeper understanding of mental
health and the factors that can affect
people’s wellbeing, including your own
− Practical skills to spot the triggers and
signs of mental health issues
− Confidence to step in, reassure and
support a person in distress
− Enhanced interpersonal skills such as
non-judgemental listening
− Knowledge to help someone recover
their health by guiding them to
appropriate support.

When
March 4th, 2020 9:00 AM to March 11th, 2020 5:00 PM
Location
Jackson Hall
Portland Place
Hastings, TN34 1QN
United Kingdom
Contact
Phone: 01424 444010

Events

This month's meeting theme is Warm Welcome spaces.

Central Hall
10 July 1:30PM
To 10 July 3:00PM

Come and hear about the work of the Hastings & St Leonards Cultural Connections Group with a presentation from Mandy Curtis, the current Chair of the Group. Take the opportunity to network with other local organisations in the Arts & Culture arena who will have stalls in the Marketplace. Culture plays a vital role in building strong communities, fostering social inclusion and empowering residents and the cultural landscape of Hastings & St Leonards encompasses various organisations, events and initiatives that contribute to the area's vibrant culture scene.

Central Hall
15 July 9:30AM
To 15 July 1:30PM

MECC (Making Every Contact Count) is a practical introduction to the skills in talking to people about the issues they are concerned about or the changes they are seeking to make. It is all about supporting people to identify and access the things that could help them. So if your work brings you into frequent contact with people and you want to improve the likelihood of making a real difference this training could be for you. A light lunch will be provided.

Jackson Hall
15 July 10:00AM
To 15 July 1:00PM

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