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Youth Mental Health First Aid
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Description: 
Title:  Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
Date(s): February 15, 2018
Time(s): 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Oakland Schools, 2111 Pontiac Lake Rd., Waterford 48328
Cost: FREE
Presenter(s): Holly Douglas
Class Limit: 30
Audience: For adults who regularly interact with adolescent (teachers, school staff, coaches, youth group leaders, parents).
Meal(s): You may bring lunch or purchase lunch at the Cafe at Oakland Schools.
Questions? Please contact holly.douglas@oakland.k12.mi.us .
 
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Event Description:

Youth Mental Health First Aid is a public education program which introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescent, builds understanding of the importance of early intervention and teaches individuals how to help an adolescent in crisis or experiencing a mental health challenge. Mental health First Aid uses role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to assess a mental health crisis; select interventions and provide initial help; and connect young people to professional, peer, social and self-help care.

Grant funding for this program provided through a partnership with SAMHSA Project AWARE. Participants may be asked to submit non-identifying follow up information for the grant.

Individuals arriving late or leaving early will not be eligible to receive the Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification.

Meal(s): Lunch not included. Participant may bring their lunch or purchase a lunch at the Oakland Schools Café.