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Dates
8:30 am - 2:30 pm
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Format
Virtual
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)-Youth gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to a youth who may be developing a mental health or substance use challenge and help connect them to the appropriate care.
This evidence-based training 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
The course requires advanced registration.
Participants must complete 2 hours of self-paced training 72 hours before the course date.
Contact Amber Allen at Amallen@missouri.edu or (417) 881-8909 for ADA accommodations or additional information.
Cost: Free