Youth Mental Health First Aid
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Event Number548-22
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Date05/18/2022 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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PresentersJessica Donaldson & Leslie Vigor
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Intended AudienceOpen to the community
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LocationGalesburg Public Library, 40 E. Simmons St, Galesburg, IL 61401
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FeeNone
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PD Hours5.5
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StatusRegistration Closed
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents,teachers, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations.
*Please note there are 2 hours of online pre-work required for this course prior to attending in person.