Mental Health First Aid for Youth

Mental Health First Aid for Youth is an 8-hour course that teaches you how to help youth who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. The training helps you identify, understand and respond to signs of addictions and mental illnesses. This is ideal for parents, coaches and others who are engaged with youth in their lives. PLEASE NOTE MHFA IS INTENDED AS AN INTRODUCTORY COURSE TO MENTAL HEALTH FOR THOSE HAVING NO BACKGROUND OR TRAINING IN THE SUBJECT. Participants must complete the full 8 hours of the course to be eligible to receive the completion certificate. ADDITIONAL DETAILS BELOW (THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING): +THIS CLASS IS FOR THOSE 18 YEARS OLD AND OLDER. +WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER REFUNDS FOR REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS. COURSE SCHEDULE: April 25th, 8 AM TO 4 PM (working lunch during this training) COST: $75.00 Class fee includes training, training manual and lunch. INSTRUCTORS: Training by Youth Eastside Services (YES): Michelle K Brode, LASW, CDPT Suzanne Peterson, LMHC, SUDP Location: Youth Eastside Services (YES) 999 164th Avenue NE Bellevue, WA 98008 PARKING: Youth Eastside Services is located inside of Crossroads Park. Free event parking is located in YES marked spaces, or other available parking in the park. PLEASE NOTE: Enrollment will close April 23rd at 5PM.