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Crisis Intervention Basics Full-Size (12 hrs.)

Please note: This course will be offered in-person.

Crisis intervention Basics (Full Size: 12 hrs.)

The course is designed for individuals working in a professional environment, who are seeking to deepen their understanding of the nature of crises, and to develop effective strategies for supporting those in active crisis situations. This course is in the process of being developed into a recognized micro-credential course.

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Upcoming 2026 Course Dates (Will continue to be updated)

Fee

The fee for this course is $250.00 per person.

Registration

Pre-registration for Crisis Intervention Basics is required. Spaces will not be held without payment. To register, please complete the online registration form below, or click here to download the PDF registration form. When complete, the form can be emailed to strongercommunities@cmha-edmonton.ab.ca, or mailed to 10232-106 St. NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 1H7.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you cannot be present for all hours of the workshop, you will not receive your certification. You cannot re-take the missed time and will be required to re-take the entire workshop at your expense, to receive your certification.

Cancellation Policy: CMHA-ER reserves the right to cancel workshops if minimum registration numbers are not met; if CMHA-ER elects to cancel a workshop, full refunds will be issued.

If a participant cancels their registration, a $50.00 cancellation fee will apply. If a participant cancels their registration fewer than 2 business days prior to the workshop, a refund will not be issued.

Transfer Policy: If you need to move your registration to a different course date, a $50.00 transfer fee applies. Please note that transfers cannot be made within 48 hours of the workshop. Once a transfer is processed, the registration can no longer be canceled.

Prices may be changed at any time without further notice. We reserve the right to change our workshop prices at any time without further notice.

Prices on Alternate Web Sites: While other websites may display our pricing, those amounts may not be accurate or up to date. As we cannot control third-party updates, we can only honor prices listed on our own website.

Light refreshments will be served, coffee, tea, juice, water, muffins.

Please bring your lunch or plan to have lunch at one of the restaurants in our area.

Please reach out to us with any questions: 780-414-6300 (2481); 780-414-6312; strongercommunities@cmha-edmonton.ab.ca

Crisis Intervention Basics (Full-Size 12 hrs.)

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