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Youth Mental Health First Aid Course

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Wakefield Health & Human Services is pleased to partner with Wakefield Recreation to offer:

YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
LEARN HOW TO SUPPORT THE YOUNG PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE
Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adolescents ages 12-18. You’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to young people who are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support.

AFTER THE COURSE, YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:




  • Recognize common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD).


  • Recognize common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges.


  • Understand how to interact with a young person in crisis.


  • Know how to connect a young person with help.


  • Better understand trauma, substance use, self-care and the impact of social media and bullying.




 
*Wakefield Health & Human Services class is BLENDED COURSE, consisting of 1.25 hours of pre-course material review (online) and 4 hours in-person instruction
*Space will be limited to 30 per class
 
Youth MHFA Session I
Wednesday October 19th
5:00pm – 9:00pm
Americal Civic Center- Heritage Room
Partners: Wakefield Health & Human Services, Wake-Up Coalition, and Boys & Girls Club of Wakefield
Reg Deadline: Oct 15
Cost: $15.00  (Value $100.00)
*Dinner Provided

OR


Youth MHFA Session II
Wednesday October 26th
Beebe Library Lecture Hall
9:00am – 1:00pm
Partners:  Wakefield Health & Human Services, Wake-Up Coalition and Boys & Girls Club of Wakefield
Reg Deadline: Oct 22
Cost: $15.00 (Value $100)
*Lunch Provided

 
*Attendance for the entire session is required for certification*
*Materials provided*
*CEU’s & Certificates of Completion available

* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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