Youth Mental Health First Aid - ARSS Only

First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.  Participants will leave with a certification in Mental Health First Aid. Certification is good for 3 years.

Presented by Jennifer Kaiser & Sara Koziol

This training will be hybrid. Participants will be expected to complete 2 hours of work online and then 5 hours in-person.

Pre-work must be completed in order to gain entry into the in-person training.  

Light snacks and lunch will be provided