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The YMCA of Montclair is offering free Youth Mental Health First Aid training in partnership with the Mental Health Association. Become a Mental Health First Aider and help save lives.
Why Youth Mental Health First Aid?
Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches individuals how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among youth.
Trainees must be 18+.
Trainings cover:
Common signs and symptoms of youth mental health challenges
Common signs and symptoms of youth substance use challenges
How to interact with youth in crisis
How to connect youth with help
Expanded content on trauma, substance use, and self-care
Locations:
*Montclair YMCA at 25 Park St, Montclair, NJ 07042
*Mental Health Association at 1160 Parsippany Blvd, Parsippany, NJ 07054
To register, email Lindsey Savoie with name and preferred training location.
Lindsey Savoie, Senior Director of Camp and Outdoor Education
lsavoie@montclairymca.org
973-415-6119 EXT. 159
For more information, please see the flyer: 2024 YMCA of Montclair Mental Health Training – February