Do you interact with young people on a regular basis? You may want to consider becoming Youth Mental Health First Aid certified. NAMI Southwestern Pennsylvania is holding a free certification class on Saturday, Jan. 31.
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Saturday, Jan. 31
The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Youth Mental Health First Aid is
designed to teach parents, caregivers, educators, school staff, coaches,
human service workers, youth group leaders and caring citizens how to help an
adolescent (age 12-18) who may be experiencing a mental health or
substance use challenge or crisis. This free, one-day course is for any adult
who regularly interacts with young people.
To register, contact Susan Harrington at (412) 366-3788 ext. 14 or sharring@namiswpa.org. More information about Youth Mental Health First Aid can be found here.
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