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Investment
Free*
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Format
In person
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Location
Chatham Islands
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Date
21 & 22 August
MH101®
Supporting someone experiencing mental health challenges can make a big difference to their wellbeing and recovery. But how do you know what signs to look for, and what’s the best way to help? MH101® has the answers.
Learn how to recognise signs of mental wellbeing and mental health challenges, and what helpful strategies and tools you can use to support people when they need it most.
MH101® will help you better understand and relate to what someone in mental distress might be experiencing. Learn what to do, and when, in different situations, including when there is a risk of suicide or self harm, and know when and how to get expert help.
You’ll get an overview of some of the major mental health challenges in Aotearoa – depression, anxiety, psychosis and substance use disorder, as well as learning about the impacts of stress and trauma. MH101® will also show you how to maintain your own mental health and wellbeing while supporting others.
MH101® is designed for adults 18 years old and over.
Addiction 101
Addiction comes in many forms and impacts many of us – either directly or indirectly. Recovery is possible for everyone, but it helps to understand what it takes for a person to change. Addiction 101 can help.
Addiction 101 is designed to help increase knowledge and understanding while reducing the stigma of addiction at home, work, and everyday life.
Get a better understanding of addiction and recovery, and the confidence to respond supportively using skills you already have. You’ll learn what can lead people into addiction, what strategies can help them to change, when and where to get professional help, and practical ways to look after yourself.
Addiction 101 is designed for adults 18 years old and over.

MH101® workshop details
When: Wednesday 21 August, 9am to 4:30pm
Location: Norman Kirk Memorial Reserve
186 Waitangi Wharf, Owenga Road
Investment: Free to attend with morning tea and lunch included
Workshop facilitators: Rhys McDonald (he/him) and Emma Hunter (she/her).

Addiction 101 workshop details
When: Thursday 22 August, 9am to 4:30pm
Location: Norman Kirk Memorial Reserve
186 Waitangi Wharf, Owenga Road
Investment: Free to attend with morning tea and lunch included
Workshop facilitators: Rhys McDonald (he/him) and Emma Hunter (she/her).
Thank you so much for this training opportunity. Our team thoroughly enjoyed the day. The speakers were both brilliant and complemented each other well. We all gained a lot from attending and it was fabulous to do it as a team.
- Jenny, Napier Citizen’s Advice Bureau
Personal stories allowed insight into barriers experienced by tāngata whai ora and areas of development for agencies helping whānau affected by mental health.
- Fern
I enjoyed the whole process because it was very interactive. Talking, writing and listening but also giving time to reflect on own personal work experience combined with sharing with others really enhanced retaining of information.
- Oliver
This is one of the best workshops I've attended because of how informed and engaging the facilitators were. The workshop is comprehensive and the day was kept at a good pace with a range of interactive activities alongside general teaching around the topic. I will be recommending it to others to gain an understanding from a sociocultural lens.
- Bruce
The workshop was very well run. I really can't fault it. It was interactive, insightful and the resources (workbook) had good reflection activities, helpful information and the language, layout and content matched perfectly with what is needed to learn.
- Aiden
The stories from real people introduces a real human aspect and normalizes the struggles people go through. You see and feel the harm, damage and the road to recovery
- Aroha