FREE Older Person Mental Health First Aid Training (Mt Evelyn)

Are you ready to make a positive impact on those facing mental health challenges?

Join our comprehensive Older Person Mental Health First Aid training (OPMHFA) and gain the skills to provide vital initial support to those experiencing mental health problems.

Yarra Ranges Council in partnership with Mt Evelyn Community House is offering FREE Older Person MHFA training to Yarra Ranges residents and volunteers.

What you will learn

By participating in Older Person Mental Health First Aid training you will guided by an accredited MHFA Instructor to enable you to:

Intervene Early: Recognise the warning signs of mental health problems in other adults

Provide Skills: Provides skills needed to speak openly and accurately about mental health

Respond in a Crisis: Respond across a range of crisis situations where an adult may be at risk of harm

Reduce Stigma: Reduce stigma and increase support for those experiencing and living with mental health problems

Complete expression of interest

Please note: both training sessions are required to complete the MHFA Training. 

For further information call Nicky Condello on 9737 1177 or by email on nicky@mtevelynch.com.au.

Please be aware that eligibility for registration will be confirmed through an expression of interest process.

Expression of interest will close on Tuesday 8th March, 2024.