Youth Mental Health First Aid

Description

Youth Mental Health First Aid is an evidenced based public education program that teaches people the key skills needed to help teens with a mental health problem or crisis. Mental Health First Aid focuses on the skills that can be used until professional help is obtained. Upon completion of this eight hour training program, participants receive a Youth Mental Health First Aid Certificate, good for 3 years. This program incorporates the same first aid strategies as the 12 hour MHFA program.

Location Student Services Training Center
300 E. Eldorado St.
Decatur, IL 62523
Date 4/22/2019 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Check in 9:00 AM)
Sponsor Heritage Behavioral Health Center
Trainer Jessica Smiley, MSW, LCSW
Contact Jessica Smiley (217) 420-4786 jsmiley@heritagnet.org
Principles 1. Support families
2. Active participation
3. Collaborative relationships
4. Specific IFSP goals
Credit Hours 6.0 - Working with Families
Cost Free
Status Closed