Youth Mental Health First Aid

Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is a skills-based training that teaches adults (and teens, through a separate program) how to recognize, understand, and respond to signs of mental health challenges and substance use issues in young people (ages 6-18), helping them connect to appropriate professional help using a 5-step action plan. Light refreshments will be provided.

JCFS employees can register via UltiPro. 

Non-JCFS employees can register here.

Objectives:

• Identify signs: Recognize warning signs and symptoms of mental illnesses (like depression, anxiety, psychosis) and substance misuse in youth
• Understand youth: Learn about typical adolescent development and the specific mental health challenges young people face
• Learn the ALGEE Action Plan, a practical 5-step plan to help:
  • Assess for risk of suicide or harm.
  • Listen nonjudgmentally
  • Give reassurance and information
  • Encourage appropriate professional help
  • Encourage self-help and other support strategies
• Feel confident connecting to care: Guide young people toward therapists, counselors, support groups, and other resources

Register today