Youth Mental Health First Aid is a nationally recognized
certification designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers,
teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services
workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age
12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addiction challenge or
is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for
adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces
common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent
development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young
people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered
include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which
psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including ADHD),
and eating disorders.
This is a fully in-person course
and lasts approximately 8 hours, including breaks. Lunch will be
provided.
This course is open to both GSSA Volunteers and
Community Members. Min 5/Max 15. This class may count toward Continued
Educational Units (CEUs) for certain professions (for example,
educators and social workers).
Registration Deadline:
March 21, 2025
Event Date: March 29, 2025
Event Time: 9:00
a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Event Location: Montgomery Service Center
Girl Price: $0.00
Adult Price: $40.00
Cancellation
Policy: Refunds will be issued if canceled 14 days prior to the
event.
For more information or questions please email our
Customer Care Team at customercare@girlscoutssa.org.