Youth Mental Health First Aid

You will learn:

• Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges
• 5-Step action plan to help a youth in crisis and non-crisis situations
• How to connect a youth to appropriate services and supports

Who should attend:

Parents • School Staff • Educators • Coaches • Youth Group Leaders • First Responders • Youth-Serving Adults

Class format and instruction:

Mental Health First Aid training includes presentations, discussions, small group activities, video clips and hands-on activities. There are two to three instructors for each training. Instructors are certified by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing and have a variety of experience and knowledge around mental health and substance use issues.

Registration:

Offered without cost to you by Linn County Health Services. Certification will be provided.

Registration is required. Click here to register or email us at prevention@linncountyhealth.org for more information or to schedule a class for your organization. Please contact us if you would like to register five or more people from your organization.