Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach teachers, school staff, coaches, parents, caregivers, camp counselors, youth group leaders, and anyone who works with youth how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth. This 6-hour training gives adults who work with youth the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to children and adolescents (ages 6-18) who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to appropriate care. Learn more by copying and pasting this link in your browser:
https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/072220_MHFA_YouthOnePager.pdfThe training is offered at no charge thanks to funding from the Washtenaw County Mental Health Millage and consists of a 2-hour, self-paced online class followed by a 4-hour instructor-led videoconference training. If you are a resident of Washtenaw County (or work with youth in Washtenaw County) and are interested in attending an upcoming training, please complete this form and we will contact you when the next training is scheduled.