The Youth Mental Health First Aid program is an interactive session that teaches individuals to to identify the warning signs of mental health problems. This training is offered in a fully in-person format and 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.
The course will teach you how to apply the ALGEE action plan:
- Assess for risk of suicide or harm
- Listen nonjudgmentally
- Give reassurance and information
- Encourage appropriate professional help
- Encourage self-help and other support strategies
This program is partially supported by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under sponsored Award #2020-70028-32728.
For ADA accommodations, contact: Tina Edholm at Edholmc@missouri.edu or (660)882-5661
The course requires advanced registration. Participants must register by Friday, October 11th.
Participants must complete 2-hours of self-paced training at least 3 days prior to the course date.
Cost: Free
Partners:
Ralls County Health Department
