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Youth mental health first-aid training teaches how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substances use disorders. This is an 8- hour training which gives adults who work with youth the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to adolescents (ages 12-18) who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care.
Information covered:
Anxiety
Depression
Eating disorders
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Common signs of substance abuse disorder
How to interact with an adolescent in crisis
How to connect the adolescent to help
Training spaces are limited to 30 people per training. Training comes with manual and you receive certification upon completion. Please follow the links to register for training links are on flyers as well.
EDUCATOR TRAINING
Teachers, school staff, Coaches and Administration
Cost: Free, but register online as spaces are limited
When: Tuesday, March 19
Where : General Services Building
Time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Register Here: https://portal.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/firstaiders/signin?returnUrl=firstaiders
Course ID: 00114721
COMMUNITY TRAINING
Youth group leaders, parents, people who work with youth, and law enforcement
Cost: Free, but register online as spaces are limited
When: Thursday, March 21
Where : General Services Building
Time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Register Here: https://portal.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/firstaiders/signin?returnUrl=firstaiders
Course ID: 00114723
We hope you are able to attend. If you have any question, please contact Tina Sardynski, Mental Health First Aid Coordinator @ Email: tsardynski@AZCompleteHealth.com or Rosa Contreras at rosiecarbajal@gmail.com.
