Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (100% Virtual)

What is Youth Mental Health First Aid?

Mental Health First Aid is the initial help given to a person showing symptoms of mental illness or in a mental health crisis (severe depression, psychosis, panic attack, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, etc.) until appropriate professional or other help, including peer and family support, can be engaged.

Mental Health First Aid teaches participants:

• Potential warning signs and risk factors for substance use disorders and mental illness (including depression, anxiety, substance use, and disorders in which psychosis may occur)
• Impact of mental and substance use disorder and common mental health challenges
• 5-step action plan (ALGEE) to assess a situation and provide help
• Local community resources and where to turn for help

These courses prepare members of the public to provide Mental Health First Aid to those in need.

This training is funded by a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration(SAMHSA) Mental Health Awareness Training (MHAT) Grant.

Training Expectations:

Training Format (100% Virtual): Learners are required to complete a 2-hour, self-paced online course before participating in 5.5-hours, virtual instructor-led training.

Pre-Training:

• This training session takes place virtually via Zoom, and you will receive the Zoom link via email after completing MHFA registration in MHFA Connect and the pre-course work. You must complete the 2-hour pre-course work in advance to participate in the training.

Day of Training:

• Please plan to join 10 minutes early to ensure you can connect. Camera and audio are a requirement of this training. If you join more than 10 minutes after the training start time, you will not receive credit for the course.
• There is a 1-hour lunch break. Lunch is not provided.

Other Important Details:

• Continuing Education Credits may be available for Social Workers and Substance Abuse Professionals.
• Please note that dates are subject to change and there is a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 30 seating limit per training. If less than 8 are registered, class will be cancelled.
• Due to the nature of the content, this training is for ages 18 and older.
• This training is conducted by Hope Network employee's who are also certified USA Mental Health First Aid Instructors from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.

Contact Information:

• For more information or questions on MHFA trainings, please contact MHFA@hopenetwork.org.