Mental Health Essentials for
Non-Profits

A flexible, 24-hour, course equipping staff in the non-profit sector to understand the impacts of trauma and addiction, skillfully and compassionately respond to mental health crises, and gain skills to practice self-care and respond to feelings of burnout.

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Program Structure

This program can be started at any time. Participants can now customize their learning by choosing four trainings from our five core workshops:

Each training is a full-day session from 9:00am - 4:00pm CST with a one-hour lunch break.

Format 

This program totals 24 hours of training. You may choose to complete all four sessions in-person or virtually.

    • In-person trainings are hosted in Saskatoon, SK at (Station 20 West ) and Regina, SK at (YWCA Regina).

    • Virtual trainings are hosted live via Zoom.

You can choose the trainings you’d like to attend. A full list of upcoming training dates can be found here on our public training page.

Once registered, you’ll have one year to complete all four trainings, starting from the date of your first session.

Cost

In-Person: $825 + GST per person
Virtual: $750 + GST per person

Group Rates (5 or more participants):

  • In-Person: $750 + GST per person

  • Virtual: $675 + GST per person

In this program we offer 4 trainings for the cost of 3 to make meaningful professional growth more accessible.

What's Included

Participants registered in this course will also receive:

How to Register

To register for the Mental Health Essentials for Non-Profits program, please contact us directly to get started.

FAQs

Have a different question?
Send us an email at hello@oaksmentalhealth.ca 

How do I register for this program?

To register for the Mental Health Essentials for Non-Profits program, please contact us directly by email at hello@oaksmentalhealth.ca to get started.

What is included in this program?
  • 24 hours of live training.
  • Access to our online course Foundations of Suicide Intervention.
  • Manuals or a copy of the workshop slides along with a variety of other useful resources and handouts.
  • A copy of our mental health support cards.
  • A certificate of completion for each course.
When are fees for the program due?

Fees for this program are due by the first day of training. Payment plans are available on a case-by-case basis. Please email us to inquire about this option.

What are the benefits of completing this program?

Participants will develop a variety of skills necessary for supporting a diverse population of individuals in the non-profit sector, along with comprehensive strategies in dealing with difficult situations. An additional benefit of this program is that participants will have the opportunity to engage and network with other professionals working in similar positions.

How long do I have to complete this training?

You will have one year from the start of your first training to complete the four workshops you choose. Dates will be added throughout the year with several options to choose from. 

Can I switch between in-person and virtual sessions?

When registering, you must choose either the in-person or virtual option. In-person registrants may attend a virtual session at no additional cost. Virtual registrants wishing to attend in-person must pay an additional fee per training.

From the Community

Testimonies from our friends in Saskatoon
and beyond.

Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre

Oaks takes a different approach to training; our team was able to learn about trauma informed care in an environment that was calming yet also dynamic, in the sense that parts of the learning were more interactive.

Chokecherry Studios

I recommend Oaks to any organization looking for comprehensive mental health training. The presenter was on-time, came prepared, and created a comfortable space to learn about difficult topics. Communicating with Oaks has also been positive, as they are prompt to respond and include all necessary details when emailing.

Metis Nation Saskatchewan

Thanks so much to Oaks Mental Health for the informative, useful and culturally sensitive Trauma Informed Care designed for professionals. The MNS - Health team appreciated the facilitator and her incredible delivery and depth of knowledge. Thanks again, we will back!

AIDS Program South Saskatchewan

AIDS Programs South Saskatchewan (APSS) accessed Supporting Staff Mental Health and The Cost of Caring presentations by Taylor from Oaks Mental Health for our staff. Very informative and useful sessions that we would highly recommend for frontline support workers.