Youth Mental Health First Aid

The Milton Coalition is offering a free, in-person training for anyone working regularly with, or parenting, youth ages 12-18. Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18. Training provided by Aspire Health Alliance.  Certificate provided at completion. We will cover:

- Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD).

- Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges.

- How to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis.

- How to connect the youth with help.

- Expanded content on trauma, substance use, self-care and the impact of social media and bullying.

More information and registration is on our website:  www.milton-coalition.org

Coffee and lunch provided by the generosity of BID Hospital, Milton.  Generous support also from Mike’ 5K.  If you have any questions, please email [email protected]