Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

111 East 5th Street,La Center WA 98629

18 September, 2021

Description

Youth Mental Health First aid is a mental health & suicide prevention training geared towards youth supporters 16+ Date & Time: Saturday, September 18th, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Location: La Center Evangelical Church, 111 E 5th st. La Center, WA 98629 Cost: Free Training Description: La Center United is hosting trainer Curtis Miller to provide a youth mental health and sucide prevention training. Youth Mental Health First Aid USA is an 8 hour public education program which introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents, builds understanding of the importance of early intervention, and teaches individuals how to help an adolescent in crisis or experiencing a mental health challenge. Mental Health First Aid uses role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to assess a mental health crisis; select interventions and provide initial help; and connect young people to professional, peer, social, and self-help care. Lunch: Lunch will be provided please contact [email protected] with any allergies or dietary concerns La Center United is a community coalition made up of individuals, businesses, and agencies who all share a vision for a healthy and resilient community. We believe in the power of positive community change when we all work together. The coalition formed as a grassroots effort by concerned citizens in 2013. In 2014, La Center United incorporated as a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, and in 2015 we were awarded a federal Drug Free Communities Support Program grant for $125,000 a year for five years. With this funding, we are working to increase community collaboration and reduce substance use and mental health issues facing today’s youth. Our Mission Inspiring our community to be safe, healthy and resilient; Preventing destructive behavior through open access to education and environmental strategies; supporting those in need, sharing ideas and offering help