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A Young Person You KnowCould Be Experiencing
A Mental Health Challenge or Crisis
YOU CAN HELP!Youth Mental HealthFirst Aid Training
Dates: Saturday, February 20, 2016
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Lakeland High School Library 1349 East Main Street Shrub Oak, NY 10588
• Teaches the unique risk factors and warning signs ofmental health challenges common among adolescents, ages 12 to 18
• De-stigmatizes mental health concerns or challengesso youth receive the help they need at the earliest possible time
For more information or if you are interested in participating in or coordinating a YMHFA training.
Contact: Melissa Smith Project Aware YMHFA Instructor [email protected]
Who should take the course?Teachers, School Staff, Coaches, Camp Counselors, Caseworkers, After-School Program Providers, Mentors, Health and Human Services Workers, First-responders, Fire and Police Officers, Parents, Family Members, Volunteers, Older Adolescents and Other Caring Citizens
Sponsored by Putnam | Northern Westchester BOCES Project AWARE and delivered by National Council for Behavioral Health certified instructors
Youth Mental Health First AidOffers a 5-Step Action Plan
Equips individuals 16 and older with the knowledge to help youth experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis.
Youth Mental Health First Aid is a nationally recognized, eight-hour certification course that:
