Category: Rural In Reach

Training & Support Calendar 2017 - Rural in Reach.

28/8/2017

Rural in Reach Newsletter - Issue 22 Update.

28/8/2017

Westlink - Parenting Across the Age Span.

15/6/2016

Community Mental Health 1st Response Training.

15/6/2016

Cost:

To register your interest and for further information, please contact
Jenny Carter, jcarter@whfs.org.au (Training Manager)

$100 per participant

Once these steps are finalised, participants will receive a certificate of achievement. Although CMH1R is not a formal qualification, this certificate acknowledges the increased knowledge and skills acquired.

The CMH1R training package was developed over two years through consultation with rural Community Resource Centres and Service Provider Working Groups, plus rigorous trials rurally and metro based. The content is trauma informed and recovery focused using the latest information, research and both national and state relevant statistics.

The Community Mental Health 1st Response (CMH1R) has been designed to incorporate mental health information and suggested strategies for responding when people present with mental health challenges or illnesses. This is in recognition that even though sometimes staff in rural locations do not have formal mental health qualifications, they are often the first contact for people experiencing challenges in these areas. This package aims to be inclusive of diverse educational, cultural backgrounds and geographical locations through ease of online access.

CMH1R Package Development:

Modules and Reflection Session:

Module 1: Basic Mental Health and 1st Responses
Module 2: Common Mental Health Illnesses and 1st Responses
Module 3: Communication, Boundaries, Debriefing and 1st Responses
Module 4: Trauma, Crisis and 1st Responses
Module 5: Self Care and 1st Responses (Two weeks to complete)
Reflection Session (via video conference in groups or individuals): 1-2 hours

CMH1R training package three step process:

The Rural in Reach Community Mental Health 1st Response Remote Training Package.

Training Overview:

Read the modules via an emailed access link (the modules can be printed at completion of each module).
Complete and submit the associated module Skills Check in the two weeks allocated.
On completion of all 5 modules, the Rural in Reach team will contact you to set a Skills Reflection appointment. This is an opportunity to practice the skills learned from the modules through case studies.