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Youth Mental Health First Aid is an 8 hour public education program which introduces participants to the unique risks factors and warning signs of mental health problems, builds understanding on the importance of early intervention, and teaches participants how to help people in a crisis or those experiencing a mental health challenge. Mental Health First Aid uses role playing and simulations to demonstrate how to assess a mental health crisis: select interventions and provide initial help: and connect people to professional, peer, social, and self help care.
Upon completion of this eight hour training program, (over 2 days) participants receive a Youth Mental Health First Aid Certificate, good for 3 years.
Limited Number of participants: 25.
*Participants must attend this 2 day training on 11/12 & 11/18/15
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