Franklin Township Stigma-Free Council, In Conjunction with Empower Somerset Presents Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

September 30, 2024

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Franklin Township Community Senior Center, 505 DeMott Lane 

SPACE IS EXTREMELY LIMITED | PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

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WHAT IS YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING?

Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth. This 6-hour training gives adults who work with youth the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to children and adolescents (ages 6-18) who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care.

WHO SHOULD TAKE IT?

• Teachers
• School Staff
• Coaches
• Youth Group Leaders
• Parents
• People who work with Youth Camp Counselors

WHAT IT COVERS

• Common signs and symptoms of mental illness in this age group, including

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Eating disorders
• Attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD)

• Common signs and symptoms of substance use
• How to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis
• How to connect the person with help
• New: Expanded content on trauma, addiction and self-care and the impact of social media and bullying

The course will teach you how to apply the ALGEE action plan:

• Assess for risk of suicide or harm.
• Listen non-judgmentally.
• Give reassurance and information.
• Encourage appropriate professional help.
• Encourage self-help and other support strategies.

For more information about Youth Mental Health First Aid, please contact kim@empowersomerset.com.

For more information about the Stigma-Free Council, please contact StigmaFree@franklinnj.gov.