Date: Mon Oct 13, 10:00 AM CDT - Mon Oct 13, 3:30 PM CDT
Category:
- Adult Training
Level:
- Volunteers
Volunteers: Sign up for Youth Mental Health Blended
Learning Class!
Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is
skills-based training that teaches adults how to identify, understand,
and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use
challenge in adolescents and teens. Similar to physical First Aid and
CPR, YMHFA helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health or
substance use crisis until professional assistance is obtained or the
crisis is resolved. Mental Health First Aiders learn a 5-step Action
Plan to recognize warning signs of a mental health or substance use
challenge, provide help in crisis and non-crisis situations, and
understand where to turn for additional assistance.
- Anyone who interacts with children or teens in a personal or professional setting would benefit from this training.
- This training is presented in a blended learning format. Participants complete a 2-hour online self-paced course prior to the online live, interactive training.
- The live portion of the training is 5.5 hours, breaks included. Participants must attend the session in full to receive their certification.
- Youth Mental Health First Aid certification is valid for 3 years.
Note: Due to the interactive (and sometimes sensitive) nature of this training, all attendees must have a camera and microphone for the live online training for safety purposes. Attendees are encouraged to join from a private space away from children, if possible. Please contact info@girlscoutstoday.org with questions.
Fee: $30/adult Deadline: 10/8/25 Min/Max: 5/15
