Youth Mental Health First Aid® Training
Learn how to support youth ages 12-18 who are dealing with mental health challenges in this life-saving, hands-on training!
Date and time
Location
City of Refuge UCC
8400 Enterprise Way Oakland, CA 94621Refund Policy
Agenda
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Youth Mental Health First Aid® Training Agenda
Rev. Dr. Toni Dunbar
Tracey LR Abernathy, M.Ed.
About this event
- 9 hours
Youth Mental Health First Aid®
(This is a blended course, with self-paced online pre-work and an in-person Instructor-led session.)
Do you live, work, or worship in Alameda County, California? Come join us for a day of learning and growth at our free Youth Mental Health First Aid Training! This insightful training is attentive to BIPOC, LBGTQ+, and people of faith, and will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to support young people ages 12-18 who are struggling with mental health challenges. The training is led by MHFA Instructor Rev. Toni Dunbar, and generously sponsored by Alameda County Behavioral Health Community Based Learning. The event will be held at City of Refuge United Church of Christ, 8400 Enterprise Way, Oakland, CA 94621, on Saturday June 15, 2024, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Materials, continental breakfast and lunch are included. You may earn 7.5 CEUs. Not connected to Alameda County? You may attend this $170-value training for only $99, a 60% discount. Seating is limited, so mark your calendars and get ready to make a difference in the lives of youth in our community. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to become a certified Youth Mental Health First Aider. #BeTheDifference! Contact Rev. Dunbar at MHFA@heritagellc.us, (510) 255-0686 for detailed registration instructions.
Frequently asked questions
If you live, work, or worship in Alameda County this training is free, generously underwritten by Alameda County Behavioral Health Services Community Based Learning. If you are not connected to Alameda County, your cost for this $170-value training is only $99, a 60% discount.
Yes. Continental breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be provided.
Send your request to MHFA@heritagellc.us or text to ((510) 255-0686 (include your email address). You will receive an email response with detailed instructions, including registration and enrollment, completing evaluations, pre-work requirements and access to course materials and your certificate.
Yes. Complete all pre-work (Segments 1-9) prior to your scheduled session. This includes a 2-hour self-paced session. Failure to do so will result in you being unenrolled from the course and unable to attend the Instructor-led session.
Yes. You will receive a printed version of the Youth Mental Health First Aid® Participant Processing Guide for your use during the training, and the 200+page Youth Mental Health First Aid® Participant Manual for your continuing reference.
Contact your course coordinator at MHFA@heritagellc.us or (510) 255-0686. You may cancel any time prior to the training, and request a refund. You will not, however, receive a refund if you are dis-enrolled due to incomplete pre-work at the commencement of training.
Failure to complete your pre-work prior to the commencement of training will result in you being unenrolled from the course and unable to attend the Instructor-led session. If you are re-enrolled in a future course, you will need to restart your evaluations and pre-work.
You may cancel your enrollment any time prior to the training, and request a refund. You will not, however, receive a refund if you are dis-enrolled due to incomplete pre-work.
Yes. You can download your Certificate after completing the training. Your certification is valid for three (3) years.
Yes. If eligible, you can earn 7.5 CEUs. Contact your licensing organization.
Visit the Youth Mental Health First Aid® website at https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/population-focused-modules/youth/.
If you or someone you know has thoughts of suicide, a mental health or substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress, call or text 988 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for free, live support.