Youth Mental Health First Aid: Virtual

Learn to assist a young person, from 12 to 18 years, who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis.  In this updated and virtual format,  participants will complete a 2-hour, self-paced online course before participating in a 4-hour, instructor-led class using Zoom.  Youth Mental Health First Aid is recommended for adults who interact with youth including teachers, coaches, faith leaders, parents, school staff, and caring citizens. Course includes a digital manual.  If you have any questions, please contact jstanto6@jhmi.edu.

Each registrant must have a unique email address.

Coursework MUST be completed 48 hours before class in order to attend otherwise you may not receive the link to class in time.

Anyone who cancels less than 72 hours before a class cannot be registered for a future class but will be added to a waiting list.

Additional Resources: The following links offer information and resources for helping others through the coronavirus crisis as well as suggestions for taking care of your own mental wellbeing.

* Mental Health First Aid

* Children's Mental Health Matters

* Howard County Bureau of Behavioral Health

* Howard County Local Health Improvement Coalition: Behavioral Health

* Grassroots

* Emotional Support Human

* Maryland Crisis Chat

* Howard County Autism Society Coronavirus Resources

* Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Covid 19 Resources

To assist an adult in crisis, consider registering for Mental Health First Aid.

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