Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches adults how to recognize and respond when a young person ages 12–18 may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge or crisis.

The training is designed for parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, health and human services professionals, and other adults who regularly interact with young people.

During this full-day training, participants will learn how to:

• Recognize signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges in young people.
• Use the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan, known as ALGEE.
• Interact with a young person experiencing a crisis.
• Connect a young person with appropriate professional help.
• Address stigma and reinforce that recovery is possible.
• Encourage young people to practice self-care.

Topics include anxiety, depression, eating disorders, bullying, social media, substance use, and ADHD.

Learn more about Youth Mental Health First Aid.

Training Details:

• • This is an in-person training.
  • Participation is free.
  • Registration closes Thursday, September 3.
  • Required pre-work must be completed by Saturday, September 5.