Youth Mental Health First Aid: BLENDED In-Person

This training is for any caring adult (school staff, coaches, camp counselors, youth group leaders, parents, caregivers, etc.) who interacts with youth 12-18 years old experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or who is in crisis. Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges through its ALGEE Action Plan:

• Assess for risk of suicide or harm
• Listen nonjudgementally
• Give reassurance and information
• Encourage appropriate professional help
• Encourage self-help and other support strategies 

In addition, the course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and covers topics affecting youth such as anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, and eating disorders.

Important Notes:

• This is a BLENDED course, which means you must complete 2 hours of pre-work online before you can attend the in-person portion of the training. 
• The deadline to complete the online pre-work is Monday, July 20. Instructions on how to complete the pre-work will be provided after registration is complete.
• You must complete all pre-work, post-work, and attend the full in-person portion of the training to become certified.
• Mental Health First Aid certification lasts 3 years and can be submitted to your credentialling board for up to 7.5 continuing education credits.
• There is a 30-person maximum allowed in the course. When the limit is reached, you will have the option to join the waitlist. You will be notified from the waitlist if additional spots become available.
• Lunch and snacks will be provided.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS THURSDAY, JULY 9.

Please be advised, photos will be taken at this event. Photos taken will be used in support of Mecklenburg County services.