Certification - Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

This is being offered as a BLENDED training, meaning there will be 1) virtual pre-work portions required as well as an 2) in-person group training portion. To complete your certification you will also have to 3) pass a simple post-training exam, which is done virtually and at your own pace.

Requirements:

1) complete approximately 2 hours of pre-work virtually at your own pace DUE BEFORE the day of in-person training and

2) attend IN-PERSON group training at the Cannon Building in SLC on Wednesday August 27th (room 128) from 9am-4pm and

3) pass a simple exam to complete your certification in Youth Mental Health First Aid

Important Notes:

• Lunch (on your own) will be from noon-12:45pm. There is a small cafeteria in the building and some nearby quick options that are driveable, but not walkable, within the time frame.
• The in-person portion will be in a small group setting and include lecture style presentation, group activities, video clips, and some discussion.
• To be certified you cannot miss more than 30 minutes total of the in-person portion.
• There will be several short breaks throughout the day in addition to the lunch break.
• Parking is free and accessible, restrooms and the cafeteria are very close to the room we will be in.

Learning Details:

• Skills-based training that teaches people who work with youth how to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge or crisis.
• Similar to physical First Aid and CPR, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis until professional assistance is obtained or the crisis is resolved.
• Mental Health First Aiders learn a 5-step Action Plan to recognize warning signs of a mental health or substance use challenge, provide help in crisis and non-crisis situations and understand where to turn for additional assistance.
• Through MHFA, more than 3 million people in the U.S. have been trained by thousands of certified Instructors to identify, understand, and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges.
• Peer-reviewed studies have proven that trained Mental Health First Aiders are more knowledgeable and confident when it comes to identifying and helping an individual in distress.
• Studies show that MHFA training reduces stigma, improves knowledge and increases first aid actions toward people experiencing mental health and substance use challenges.

Questions? Email [email protected] or [email protected]

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Dr. Martha Hughes Cannon Building, 288 North 1460 West, Salt Lake City, United States