What: Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) teaches adults how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health challenges in youth. This training gives adults the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to youth, and connect them to the appropriate care.

Who: The course is designed for adults who work or interact with youth ages 6-18 years.

When & Where: 

• Date: January 24, 2024
• Time: 8:30 am-4 pm
• How: In-Person Instruction 
• Where: HCOE 901 Myrtle Ave, Eureka CA 95501

Why: A child or young person you know could be experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis. YMHFA teaches you skills to help them.

97% of participants found lessons from the training helpful during the COVID-19 pandemic

Evaluation data has shown that the YMHFA training increases participant confidence in:  

• Taking action to help youth address mental health challenges.
• Reaching out and expressing concern to youth.
• Having supportive conversations with youth.

Sponsored by the California Department of Education with funding from Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky Initiative and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education (Project AWARE) State Educational Agency Grant.