The Community Helpers Program provides opportunities to strengthen support skills and learn more about mental health issues and suicide prevention. It encourages youth and adults to ask for help when they need it.
Teachers and PRSD Staff
"Showing up for Students & Co-Workers" ONLINE Workshop Series starting March 5th, 2024
The Community Helpers Program is running the "Showing up for Students & Co-Workers" online workshop series, on Tuesday's from 4.00pm-5:00pm during the 2023-2024 school year.
The following workshops are including the core 9 modules of the Community Helpers Program. Learn how to support your children, your friends and your co-workers during challenging times and join one of the following trainings.
To register click on the preferred date or contact lundgardl@prsd.ab.ca.
How to recognize when someone needs help and feel confident offering it
How to encourage youth and young adults to ask for help when they need it
Community supports, treatments and resources available
How to identify mental health issues and reduce stigma
About suicide prevention
Program Modules
The Community Helpers Program consists of 9 core modules that participants complete to receive certification as a Community Helper. Additional modules are available by request and can be delivered to participants already certified as Community Helpers, or to groups with a special interest in the content.
The 9 core modules are:
Orientation
Ethics, Assumptions and Supports
Setting the Stage for Helping
Helping as a Process
You can Help Yourself Too
Boundaries and What to Do About Them
How to Respond in a Crisis
Mental Health Awareness
Understanding Suicide
Additional Modules
Stress and Coping
Self-Esteem, Self- Image and Social Media
Health Relationships and Sexual Health
Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Gender Expression Awareness (How to be an Ally)
Use, Misuse and Addictions - Substances and Processes
Training is flexible but typically includes nine modules that can be delivered in one day; two half days, weekly for nine weeks or once a month for nine months. A three hour condensed version for the program can be offered as well. Certificates are awarded upon completion.
The training can take place in-person or online.
To find a training scheduled near you or to bring CHP to your school, organization, or workplace contact CHP Facilitator, Lilli Lundgard at lundgardl@prsd.ab.ca or call 780-624-3603 ext. 10152
Watch this short video for an overview of the Community Helpers Program.
