Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Thu, Jan 9 2025
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
New Lots Learning Center

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Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis.

This free certification course is being held by the New Lots Literacy Zone in partnership with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. You must be 18 or older to register to attend this training.

This 8-hour long course covers Mental Health First Aid for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and more.

Participants get a nationally recognized certification that is valid for 3 years. Mental Health First Aid is included on the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP).

Registration is required for this program. Your registration is only confirmed once staff reaches out to you. Registration is limited as well.

Call 718-257-0260 or email NewLotLZ@bklynlibrary.org if you have any questions.

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Add to My Calendar 01/09/2025 10:00 am 01/09/2025 05:00 pm America/New_York Youth Mental Health First Aid Training <p>Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis.</p><p>This free certification course is being held by the New Lots Literacy Zone in partnership with the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. <strong>You must be 18 or older to register to attend this training.</strong></p><p>This 8-hour long course covers Mental Health First Aid for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and more.</p><p>Participants get a nationally recognized certification that is valid for 3 years. Mental Health First Aid is included on the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP).</p><p><strong>Registration is required for this program</strong>. <strong>Your registration is only confirmed once staff reaches out to you.</strong>&nbsp… Brooklyn Public Library - New Lots Learning Center MM/DD/YYYY 60
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