Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This 8-hour training gives adults who work with youth the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to adolescents (ages 12-18) 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 • Camp counselors • Youth group leaders • Parents • People who work with youth

This course will be offered in 2, 4-hour sessions. Saturday, August 10th 8 am - Noon & Saturday, August 17th, 8 am - Noon. Held at Cornerstone Community Wellness. This class is free of charge thanks to a grant through the Bureau County Health Department.

Register by July 31st to epratt@ccwell.org or 815-454-8020.