Youth MHFA March 27 & 28, 2014
Dear Colleague,
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You are invited to attend Youth Mental Health First Aid, a training to be held on March 27 & 28, 2014. It is designed for adults who regularly interact with youth, (but may also be appropriate for older adolescents - 16 and older), to encourage peer to peer interaction and support. Its designed for anyone who regularly engages with youth - teachers, athletic coaches, guidance counselors, youth group advisors, mentors, juvenile justice professionals - all will find the course content useful.
Participants will learn:
- The potential risk factors and warning signs for a range of mental illnesses common among youth including: anxiety, depression, psychosis, eating disorders, ADD, ADHD, disruptive behavior disorders, and substance use disorders;
- A five-step action plan encompassing the skills and knowledge to help an individual in crisis connect with appropriate professional care;
- An understanding of professional, peer, social and self-help resources available to help a youth experiencing symptoms of mental illness.
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Cost of the training is $150 per person and discounted pricing of $125 per person is available if five or more people register together. The cost includes snacks, a Youth Mental Health First Aid workbook, and a certification. Free parking is available at Recovery Resources.
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Payment must be made in advance by PayPal or you can contact Carol Metlicka at 216-431-4131, extension 4202 or cmetlicka@recres.org to register.
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For any questions, please contact us at 216-431-4131. We hope you'll be able to attend! |