Event Number | 505-23 | |
Date | 08/11/2022 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM |
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Presenters | Jessica Donaldson & Teresa Brown-Carlock | |
Intended Audience | Any school staff or community members. | |
Location | Thomas Legacy Center, 1849 N. Seminary St, Galesburg, IL 61401 | |
Fee | None | |
PD Hours | 5.5 | |
Status | Open | |
Description | 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. |