Youth Mental Health First Aid Workshop

Description

The Aurora Regional Fire Museum is excited to partner with KidsMatter and their partner Endeavor Health to offer a FREE Training for members of the community, first responders, and parents. Please find additional information below and consider joining us for this training so that as a community we can better support youth in our community. Feel free to share this information with anyone you think may be interested in this training. 

What is Youth Mental Health First Aid (Blended Learning)?
Youth Mental Health First Aid trains adults- such as parents, teachers, coaches and caregivers- on how to support adolescents (ages 12-18) facing mental health or addiction challenges. The course covers common youth mental health issues, adolescent development, and a 5-step action plan for aiding young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics include anxiety, depression, substance use, psychotic disorders, disruptive behavior disorders (like AD/HD), and eating disorders.
 
Key Components

• ✅ Recognizing signs and symptoms
• ✅ Offering nonjudgmental support & reassurance
• ✅ Guiding individuals toward professional help
• ✅ Crisis intervention skills

• Empowers Communities – Creates a compassionate network of support
• Reduces Stigma – Increases understanding and acceptance of mental health
• Improves Outcomes – Early intervention leads to stronger recovery

• 💻 Online Coursework – Self-paced learning to build foundational knowledge
• 🏫 In-Person Session – Hands-on practice, real-life examples, and skill-building