Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is an early intervention training, designed to teach adults with no background in mental health how to recognize signs and symptoms that suggest a potential mental health or substance abuse problem. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan to help young people in crisis and non-crisis situations. YMHFA is best suited for adults who support youth aged 12-18.

YMHFA will equip adults with knowledge and skills to promote mental health education, recognize signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance abuse problem, listen nonjudgementally, give reassurance and help connect youth with behavioral health resources. 

Audience: 6-8 Teachers, 9-12 Teachers, School Leaders, Specials Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Support Staff

At no cost to participants, up to 6.5 SCECHs can be earned for participating in a YMHFA session. Learn more about SCECHs and our process HERE.

Please contact Jayme Lesperance, Manager of Teacher Development, if you have any questions about this series.