Youth Mental Health First Aid

…is a free eight-hour training and certification program. It is designed to teach family members, caregivers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services professionals, and other caring residents how to assist adolescents (ages 12-18) experiencing a mental health or addiction challenge or crisis. Key Course Components: Identification of risk factors, warning signs, and symptoms of mental health and substance use disorders. Understanding the effects of these illnesses and an overview of available treatments. A practical five-step action plan to provide support until professional help is available. Note: This course is intended for the general public and is not recommended for mental health professionals.
Title:Youth Mental Health First Aid
Date & Time:Wednesday, April 15, 2026 • 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location:Redella S. “Del” Pepper Community Resource Center, 4850 Mark Center Drive
Redella S. “Del” Pepper Community Resource Center
Event Details:Youth Mental Health First Aid is a free eight-hour training and certification program. It is designed to teach family members, caregivers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services professionals, and other caring residents how to assist adolescents (ages 12-18) experiencing a mental health or addiction challenge or crisis.

Key Course Components:

Identification of risk factors, warning signs, and symptoms of mental health and substance use disorders.

Understanding the effects of these illnesses and an overview of available treatments.

A practical five-step action plan to provide support until professional help is available.

Note: This course is intended for the general public and is not recommended for mental health professionals.
Links:
Contact Person:Temi Aregbesola
Contact Email:temi.aregbesola@alexandriava.gov
Fees:Free
Tags:DCHS


For event details visit https://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/?62461
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