Youth Mental Health First Aid

Youth Mental Health First Aid is for any adult to learn how to make a difference for youth experiencing a mental health related crisis or challenge. This is a FREE virtual five hour training. Just as you can help someone having a heart attack, this course will help you to assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis. Topics include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addictions specific for those younger than 18. The course includes two hours of self-paced online pre-work that each participant is to complete before the scheduled training on March 9th and 10th both days 6:00-8:30pm. The course will be held in an Online Zoom Room, the Zoom ID will be given to those registered. Call 435.752.8880 for more information. Registration closes March 2nd at 4 PM.

You will learn:

• Risk factors
• Warning signs for mental health and addiction
• Strategies to help an individual experiencing both crisis and non-crisis situations
• Where to go for help
• ALGGE steps
  • Assess, Listen, Give, Encourage, Encourage

This course is valued at $170 per participant, however, The Family Place Utah has received a grant that allows us to offer it FREE of charge.