Synagogue Offerings

Mental Health First Aid
Learn how to recognize signs of a mental health crisis, provide steps to support someone in crisis and encourage open communication and self-care for everyone involved at Youth Mental Health First Aid training (for adults) and Teen Mental Health First Aid training (for teens).

Antisemitism and You: Understanding, Responding, and Protecting Your Mental Health
In this workshop created by Response for Teens and the Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago (JUF), learn about antisemitism and its impact, as well as methods to counter it in our schools and communities. Leave confident in how to respond to antisemitism, aware of your rights as a young person and empowered to help make your community a safer, more inclusive place.

Gambling and Youth: Talking About Risks and Healthy Choices
Explore empathetic and comprehensive strategies for discussing gambling and sports betting with young people. Delve into the neuroscience behind teen addiction and decision-making, uncovering the diverse ways teens are gambling today and revealing why youth are especially vulnerable to gamblingrelated issues. Learn proven communication strategies that promote awareness and informed choices.

Substances and Addiction
Understand the world of teen substance use, the developing brain, peer pressure and other factors that influence use. Explore other risk factors associated with substance use and examine addiction as a disease rather than a choice.