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Youth Mental Health First Aid (closed)

May 7, 2019 @ 8:00 am 5:00 pm

In this 8 hour course, participants will learn a five step action plan to help a young person who is experiencing distress due to mental health or substance use. This is designed for anyone working with youth. Teachers, school staff, camp counselors, coaches, parents, and more will learn how to connect with youth needing support and how to de-escalate a youth who may be in crisis. Participants will receive a YMHFA manual. This is a private session for Asheville City Schools. If you are interested in this or other training opportunities please email community.education@vayahealth.com