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.


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

• Assess for risk of suicide or harm

• Listen non-judgmentally

• Give reassurance and information

• Encourage appropriate professional help

• Encourage self-help and other support strategies

Friday, April 14, 2023

9 AM-5PM

• 30-minute lunch break with lunch provided.

• The cost per-person is $125 which includes lunch and a Youth Mental Health First Aid Resource Manual to take home with them!

• Youth Mental Health First Aid course can earn a three-year certification upon course completion.

Please email training@boysandgirlsaid.org to request notification about the next offering in April, or to inquire about bringing this training on-site at your organization.