Youth Mental Health First Aid /ROE 26
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Event Number502-21
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Date
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PresentersKate Mallory Jessica Donaldson
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Intended AudienceROE 26 Staff
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LocationRegional Office of Education #26, 130 S. Lafayette, Macomb, IL 61448
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FeeNone
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PD Hours4.5
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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.
This training will be offered in a blended learning format. Participants will be required to complete two hours of online pre-work prior to this in person training.