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Mental Health Essentials for Non-Profits
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A four module, 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.
A full outline of this training including FAQs can be found here.
SCHEDULE
Each Module will be held in-person at Station 20 West in Saskatoon, SK.
Modules run from 9:00-4:00pm each day with a 1-hour break for lunch. Coffee, tea & muffins are provided.
- September 11: Trauma Informed Care
- October 16: Supporting People With Addictions
- November 18: Compassionate Crisis Response
- December 10: The Cost of Caring
COSTÂ
$1,200 + gst per person
WHAT ELSE IS INCLUDED?
Participants registered in this course will also receive:
- Unlimited access to all online courses including Foundations of Suicide InterventionÂ
- Unlimited access to all other online course content
- Unlimited access to any public virtual training hosted by Oaks between September 11, 2025 – September 10, 2026. These opportunities will be posted here, and updated throughout the term
- A copy of our Mental Health Support Cards
April Derkson, BSW, MSW, RSW.
April is a registered social worker, therapist, and mental health educator with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals through crisis and growth. She has worked with youth and adults facing complex trauma, addictions, and co-occurring disorders in both community and government settings. Her approach is shaped by both professional and lived experience, and she values facilitation as a space for mutual learning and connection.
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