“Smiles Thru Lindsey” supports school-based mental health program

RED DEER – The Smiles Thru Lindsey Foundation has committed $10,000 in funding toward a Mental Health First Aid program at Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools.

The training course will help staff provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.

It is based on the model of medical first aid, which seeks to preserve life, prevent deterioration, injury or illness, promote healing and provide comfort to the ill or injured.

“With mental health becoming a rising concern within our schools in the day to day lives of students, staff and parents, taking part in the training session was a priority for me to help effectively support my community as a school leader.

The Mental Health First Aid program not only helped me learn to identify the symptoms of possible mental health problems but also increased my confidence in providing support and preventative measures to help reduce

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mental illness and problems when they arise within my school community,” said Principal Gary Gylander of Holy Family School.

“My hope for the future is that people talk about mental health the way we talk about physical health.

We need to break the stigma of mental health and make it a part of everyday conversation,” said RDCRS’ Mental Health Consultant, Carmen Baumgarten.

“As more and more complex issues fall our way, it is important that we are ready to support our school communities.”

We are pleased to offer the funds as our first initiative of the Smiles Thru Lindsey Foundation.

We know Lindsey would be proud of this,” said Rick More of the Smiles Thru Lindsey Foundation.