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    Jimmy’s is a leader in community and workplace mental health education.

    We deliver accredited mental health first aid courses to help young people and communities identify and manage mental health challenges. The courses on offer include:

    • Youth Mental Health First Aid
    • Standard Mental Health First Aid
    • Conversations About Suicide

    These courses are designed to help participants build resilience, improve their mental and emotional wellbeing and, most importantly, avoid crisis.

    We can come to your sporting club, business or organisation to deliver the courses onsite (minimum 10 participants).

    We also run mental health and wellbeing programs at Jimmy’s Wellbeing Sanctuary:

    • Wellbeing and Education Experience
    • Girls Retreat

    Find out more about our mental health programs below. To book one of our courses or experiences, please contact Jimmy’s.

    Youth Mental Health First Aid

    This course teaches adults how to help young people who are developing a mental health problem such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, psychosis and substance abuse, or who are in a mental health crisis.

    Participants will learn how to spot mental health problems as well as how and where to find help. We’ll also explain effective, research-backed ways to help young people.

    Duration: 14 hours

    Suitable for: Adults who have frequent contact with adolescents such as parents, guardians, school staff, sport coaches and youth workers.

    Standard Mental Health First Aid

    This course teaches adults how to assist other adults who are experiencing a mental health crisis or developing a mental health problem.

    We’ll explain the signs and symptoms of mental health problems so that participants can identify them. Participants will also learn where to get help and effective, research-backed ways to help.

    Duration: 12 hours

    Suitable for: Any adult interested in learning mental health first aid.

    Conversations About Suicide

    This course provides participants with the practical skills and confidence required to identify, approach and support someone who is experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviours.

    Participants will learn about warning signs for suicide as well as evidence-based ways to support a person in a crisis and help them stay safe. We’ll also explain how to connect someone to appropriate professional help.

    Duration: Four to five hours

    Suitable for: Any adult interested in learning mental health first aid for someone who is feeling suicidal.

    Wellbeing and Education Experience

    This unique two-day experience takes place at Jimmy’s Wellbeing Sanctuary in Rosebud, on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula.

    Participants will undertake either the Youth or Standard Mental Health First Aid Course and be provided with a Mental Health First Aid Manual.

    We offer coffee or tea on arrival and an afternoon treat. An optional, delicious and healthy lunch created by our Naturopath is available on both days for an additional cost.

    The experience also includes an introduction to Reiki and/or Acupuncture as well as an over lunch discussion with our resident Naturopath.

    Not only will you learn critical new knowledge and gain accreditation as a Mental Health First Aider, but you’ll feel rejuvenated and inspired.

    Girls Retreat

    Our Girls Retreat is four-night, five-day program focused on exploring identity. Participants will learn about ways to live authentically, in-line with their own personal identity and strengths.

    The retreat also helps participants learn how to identify and manage mental health and life challenges, as well as build healthy relationships and healthy bodies.

    Activities include practitioner treatments, cooking and physical exercise.

    Participants are supported by a team of qualified staff and female community members who share their own personal journey and stories throughout the retreat.