This is a two-part training over two days. Attendees completing the full training will receive a 3-year certification in Mental Health First Aid and may be eligible to receive 8 CEUs.
Youth Mental Health 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. YouthMental 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.
This is a two-part training over two days. Attendees completing the full training will receive a 3-year certification in Mental Health First Aid and may be eligible to receive 8 CEUs.
Attendees must register! http://survey.alexandriava.gov/s3/MHFARegistration
Parking: The library has a large parking lot with 175 spaces.
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For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.