Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach any person regularly interacting with young people; including parents, teachers, coaches, childcare providers, and youth group leaders, 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. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders. Description from: USA Youth Mental Health First Aid Website

Training administered by the Maumee Valley Guidance Center

These sessions are also beneficial for public school employees who are now mandated by Ohio House Bill 502 to complete this type of training. Participants will receive a book and lunch will be provided.

This training is offered for free to Defiance County residents, through the generous support of a One Step at a Time grant from the United Way of Defiance County, supplemented by the ADAMhs Board. Seats will be limited to 20 participants, with 3 waitlist tickets available.

*Please note: sign-in for registered participants will begin at 7:45 am on the day of training. Class starts promptly at 8:00 am*