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Youth Mental Health
First Aid

The course will teach you how to apply the ALGEE action plan:

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•    Assess for risk of suicide or harm
•    Listen nonjudgmentally
•    Give reassurance and information

•    Encourage appropriate professional help
•     Encourage self-help and other support strategies

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Youth Mental Health
First Aid

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.

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Who should take this training?

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•    Teachers
•    School staff
•    Coaches
•    Camp counselors
•    Youth group leaders
•    Parents
•    People who work with youth

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What does the training cover?

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•  Common signs and symptoms of mental illnesses        in this age group, including:

       •    Anxiety

       •    Depression

       •    Eating Disorders

       •    Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Common signs and symptoms of substance use.

• How to interact with an adolescent in crisis.

• How to connect the adolescent with help.

Cost of training:

1-20 trainees: $1,150 | 21-40 trainees: $1,550

An equivalent amount of CEUs will be provided for the number of training hours completed.

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Hamilton Center, Inc. Community Training offers skills that people can use to assist those struggling with mental health and addiction issuesor crisis. Training opportunities are available for orgnaizations, professionals, community members, and youth. To learn more go to trainingourcommunity.org/contact

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