Training Program: Rural Minds Matter Peer Support Training

Training Organizations: Stigma-Free Mental Health Society and Sara Riel Foundation Inc. (SR Training).

Definition: In this agreement, the term “Training Program” refers to the Rural Minds Matter Peer Support Training conducted by Stigma-Free Mental Health Society and Sara Riel Foundation Inc. (SR Training)., including all training sessions, materials, and associated activities.

Assumption of Risks: I acknowledge that participation in the Rural Minds Matter Peer Support Training may involve certain risks, dangers, and hazards, including but not limited to:

• Interactions with individuals experiencing mental health challenges;
• Emotional and psychological stress related to learning about mental health support;
• Risks inherent in initiating and managing a Peer Support Group in a rural community following taking the training program;
• Negligence or misconduct of fellow participants or third parties involved in the training
  program.

I acknowledge and freely accept these risks, fully assuming all responsibility for any personal injury, emotional distress, or other harm that may result from my participation in the Rural Minds Matter Peer Support Training.

Release of Liability and Waiver of Claims: In consideration of being permitted to participate in the Rural Minds Matter Peer Support Training conducted by Stigma-Free Mental Health Society and Sara Riel Foundation Inc. (SR Training), I hereby agree to waive any and all claims that I have or may have in the future against Stigma-Free Mental Health Society, Sara Riel Foundation Inc. (SR Training), their directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, interns, volunteers, and representatives (hereinafter referred to as the “Organizations”) and to release the Organizations from any and all liability for any loss, damage, expense, or injury, including but not limited to personal injury, emotional distress, or property damage, that I may suffer as a result of my participation in the training program or my own implementation of a Peer Support Group in my community, whether due to negligence, breach of contract, or any other cause.

Indemnity Agreement: I further agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Organizations from any claim, demand, or liability, including legal fees, arising out of or related to my participation in the Rural Minds Matter Peer Support Training, including but not limited to the establishment and operation of a Peer Support Group in my rural community.

Binding Effect: This agreement shall be effective and binding upon me, my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, and assigners/assignees.

Governing Law: This agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Canada (province to which it applies).

I acknowledge that I have read and understood this agreement and that I am voluntarily agreeing to its terms. I acknowledge that I am of the age of consent within my provincial jurisdiction. I understand that by signing this agreement, I am waiving certain legal rights that I or my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, and assigns may have against the Organizations.

Peer Support can be sensitive, and we advise to have your own support system available.  Individuals will be sharing experiences of a sensitive nature.   i.e.) suicide, crisis intervention, trauma, addiction, mental health. 

Once participants depart from training, we are not responsible as to its use and application.