of mental health and substance use challenges.
About this Event
Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18.
10.2% of youth will be diagnosed with a substance use disorder in their lifetime.
WHO SHOULD KNOW MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID? • Teachers. • School Staff. • Coaches. • Camp Counselors. • Youth Group Leaders. • Parents. • Adults who Work with Youth.
The all day course will teach you how to apply the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE): • Assess for risk of suicide or harm. • Listen nonjudgmentally. • Give reassurance and information. • Encourage appropriate professional help. • Encourage self-help and other support strategies
Questions? Please contact Almaris Meza: [email protected] or Fernando Villegas: [email protected] !
Event venue & nearby stays
Tehama County Department of Education, 1135 Lincoln Street, Red Bluff, United States