Youth Mental Health First Aid

  • Event Number
    548-22
  • Date
    05/18/2022     9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Presenters
    Jessica Donaldson & Leslie Vigor
  • Intended Audience
    Open to the community
  • Workshop Type
  • Location
    Galesburg Public Library
    40 E. Simmons St, Galesburg, IL 61401
  • Fee
    None
  • PD Hours
    5.5
  • Status
    Cancelled

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.