MHERC - Mental Health Education & Resource Centre

05/06/2026

⏰ Last Chance to Sign Up! ⏰ Canterbury volunteers – don't miss out on this free online training opportunity.

Designed to support both your wellbeing and your work with others, these self-paced Learning On-Demand workshops include:

✅ Resilience: Build, Adapt, Grow
✅ Compassion Fatigue and Burnout
✅ Effective Communication to Manage Distress: De-escalation Techniques

Complete the training at a time that suits you and receive a certificate of completion for each workshop.

This free programme is available to Canterbury-based volunteers for a limited time only. Register now before registrations close!

REGISTER NOW - https://tinyurl.com/48d5yfdt

10/05/2026

Sleep plays a vital role in mental health and overall wellbeing. This practical workshop explores the science of sleep, common sleep difficulties, and evidence-based strategies to support healthier sleep habits for yourself and others.

Join Ruth Troughton to learn practical tools and supportive approaches for recognising sleep problems, improving sleep health, and confidently talking about sleep concerns in a compassionate and accessible way.

Ideal for anyone wanting practical, non-clinical strategies to better support people experiencing sleep difficulties and mental health concerns.

🗓️ Wednesday 27 May 2026, 9.00am - 12.00pm
🏠 MHERC premises or live online
🎟️ ON SALE NOW! From $96.75 incl. GST
🔗 Register now - https://tinyurl.com/2sra9jnx

07/05/2026

See what’s on at MHERC and save your seat 👇 https://mherc.arlo.co/w/upcoming/

06/05/2026

Our Semester Two Programme is here, with new topics to explore! 📣 Enjoy 25% off all core Semester One and Two workshops with our massive launch sale.

https://mherc.arlo.co/w/upcoming/

Sale Details: Exclusions apply. Cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts. No promo code needed. Offer ends 31 May 2026.

01/05/2026

29/04/2026

10/04/2026

Are you parenting or working with neurodiverse kids? ⭐️ If want to to gain a wider and deeper understanding of neurodiverse children and how to provide support that brings out the best in them, this is the workshop to attend!

COME ALONG TO LEARN:
▪️"What Neurodiversity is, and what it isn’t" – a comprehensive understanding of the characteristics of Neurodiversity (Autism, ADHD, and AuDHD) and how these may be expressed and experienced across the ‘spectrum’.

▪️‘The Behaviour Iceberg’ – how to make sense of what a child’s behaviour may be telling us about what they need.

▪️‘Traversing the Traffic Lights’ – mapping the landscape of emotional and sensory regulation and co-regulation – how to understand, plan ahead, and support emotional and sensory processing needs.

▪️‘Building Bridges' – neurodiversity-affirming practice’ - how to provide environmental and individual approaches which meet the needs of neurodiverse children.

Only $49 (incl GST)
Venue: MHERC, 12 Hazeldean Road, Addington, Christchurch
Limited places remaining
Register now at https://tinyurl.com/3xd2mzat

09/04/2026

Our Alcohol and Other Drug Groups are back tomorrow and Monday. We invite you to try out these safe and welcoming online spaces where there is no pressure to participate and you can gain some supportive tools.

EASY TO JOIN:
Simply click on the group's link on our website at the listed time to join via Zoom. https://mherc.org.nz/talktime/aod

If you want to know more or need help joining - call us on 0800 424 399.

19/03/2026

Join our informal weekly group where we connect, share experiences, and discuss strategies for staying safe around alcohol and other drugs. Take part in the chat or just be there - everyone is welcome.

THE FRIDAY CONNECT
Every Friday 12.00pm - 1.00pm (except public holidays)
Free to attend.
Facilitated by Sharon Bennett

HOW TO ATTEND:
Go to https://mherc.org.nz/talktime/aod and click the link to join at 12.00pm Fridays.

INFO:
Free to join from anywhere via Zoom.
Join any week - no registration needed.
It's your choice to take part or just be there. You are welcome to stay anonymous.

17/03/2026

STARTS FRIDAY 📣 This is a gentle, supportive space for women wanting to reduce harm associated with alcohol and other drug use. Through connection, shared kōrero, and practical education, we build trust, strengthen wellbeing, and empower women to make informed choices at their own pace, without judgment.

FREE TO ATTEND!
Six-week series starts Friday 20 March 2026, 10.00am - 11.00am
All wāhine/women welcome - join any week of the six-week series.

HOW TO JOIN: Simply click the link on our website at 10.00am Fridays -https://mherc.org.nz/talktime/aod

DATES: Runs for six-weeks (excluding public holidays). Friday 20 March, 27 March, 10 April, 17 April, 24 April, 1 May.

DETAILS:
• Free to join from anywhere via Zoom.
• Join any week - no registration needed.
• It's your choice to join in or just be there.

Visit our website for more info - https://mherc.org.nz/talktime/aod