Training Module on the Right to Mental Health Training Module on the Right to Mental Health for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) for Civil Society Organizations LINK: Give information • Find accurate information before helping • Keep updated • Make sure people are informed where and how to access services – especially vulnerable people • Say ONLY what you know; don’t make up information • Keep messages simple and accurate, repeat often • Give same information to groups to decrease rumors • Explain source and reliability of the information you give them • Let them know when and where you will update them Slide 39 Training Module on the Right to Mental Health for Civil Society Organizations LINK: Social support • Social support is very important to recovery • Keep families together, especially children and their caregivers • Help people contact friends and loved ones • Give access to religious support • Affected people may be able to help each other • Make sure people know about how to access services (especially vulnerable or at-risk people) Slide 40 Training Module on the Right to Mental Health for Civil Society Organizations Ending your assistance • Use your best judgment of a person's needs and YOUR own needs. • Explain you are leaving and, if possible, introduce them to someone else who can help. • If you linked them with services, be sure they have contact details and know what to expect. • No matter what your experience, say goodbye in a good way, and wish them well. Slide 41 45