Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Program Type:

Children's Services, Professional Development, YA Services

Event Details

7.5 Professional Development Hours (including pre-work)

Mental Health First Aid is a full day training that teaches you how to help a youth that may be struggling. You will learn how to help youth ages 12-18 by recognizing, understanding and responding to signs of mental health or substance use challenges.

You’ll be able to:
• Use the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE).
• Connect a young person with professional help.
• Address stigma and explain that recovery is possible.
• Encourage young people to practice self-care and learn so much more!

Upon completion of this training, you will be certified as a Mental Health First Aider for 3 years.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Lunch will be served. Please email Derek Ivie (derek@suffolknet.org) with any dietary restrictions.