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If you are seeking support, we encourage you to visit our website at www.dcontario.org/locations to locate your nearest member centre. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>This week, Caitlin Plant and Sabrina Popernitsch, a registered psychotherapist and person with lived experience, discuss Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) as an important tool for increasing accessibility to mental health support and reducing stigma. They explored the key components of MHFA, including the ALGES approach and the importance of person-first care and self-care for those providing support. If you are interested in learning more about MHFA, a great starting point is with the Mental Health Commission of Canada at <a href="https://openingminds.org/?source=mhcc" rel="nofollow">https://openingminds.org/?source=mhcc</a>. To connect with support related to this episode, or for anything else going on in your life, please visit <a href="http://www.dcontario.org/locations" rel="nofollow">www.dcontario.org/locations</a> to find your nearest Member Centre. Many of our centres operate 24/7. If you have feedback or future content requests, please email us at <a href="mailto:info@dcontario.org" rel="nofollow">info@dcontario.org</a> or use the following link: <a href="https://forms.gle/iG2JiZL7AMyiFhY46" rel="nofollow">https://forms.gle/iG2JiZL7AMyiFhY46</a>.</p>]]>
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