Join our FREE 8-hour Youth Mental Health First Aid Workshop.
Learn to recognize signs of issues such as anxiety, depression, and more in ages 12-18. This course is for adults interacting with youth— teachers, school staff, coaches, church and youth group leaders, childcare workers, parents, social workers, hospital staff, law enforcement, employers, foster parents, kinship providers and others.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
- To identify risk factors and warning signs
- To apply a simple 5-step action plan
- To connect youth to professional care, if needed
DETAILS:
- No cost, thanks to generous donors
- RSVP required
- Limited seating, please inform if plans change
- Includes a workbook and certified training hours
- Certification valid for 3 years
ABOUT US:
Hosted by Virginia Home for Boys and Girls (VHBG)
Led by Karen Rice, LCSW, with 30+ years of experience
Certified national instructor in Mental Health First Aid
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
If you are unable to attend the event, please try to let us know at least 3 days before. This will allow us to give that spot to someone else hoping to attend.
All attendees must sign up with their name and email address. This information is needed for enrollment and certificate preparation by the National Council.
Thank you for your cooperation.
