JFS Now Offering Youth Mental Health First Aid

Jewish Family Services of Greater Hartford is thrilled to offer Youth Mental Health First Aid! Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) teaches adults to recognize the signs and symptoms of a mental health challenge in the youth (ages 12-18) in their lives and to connect them to the appropriate resources. We recommend this course for parents, educators, and anyone else who regularly works with youth. Both groups and individuals are welcome to participate. You can make a difference!

Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of a mental health challenge or crisis, respond appropriately, and refer to local resources.

Certificate upon completion. Light refreshments provided; bring your own lunch.

Location:
Jewish Family Services
333 Bloomfield Ave, Suite A
West Hartford, CT 06117

When:
9am-3pm on any of
the following dates:

  • Tuesday, September 10
  • Monday, October 28
  • Wednesday, November 20

$25 per person. Free to the first 5 registrants!

Please reach out to our Community Mental Health Liaison at amacdonald@jfshartford.org to sign up or with questions. Don’t see a date that works for you? We are happy to accommodate groups of 5 or more on date that work for you.

Generously Sponsored By                                     

Webinar series in partnership with The Wellness Institute.

Anyone who registers does NOT need to attend the live sessions; they will receive a recording of the webinar which they will have access to for 30 days.

From Loneliness to Interpersonal Success
Strategies to Help Your Child Navigate Social Waters
November 19, 2024 | Anne Marie M. Albano, PhD
This webinar will provide you with skills to:
• Understand the Signs: Learn how to identify social anxiety and social issues.
• Effectively Communicate: Discover active listening techniques to better support your child.
• Adopt Practical Strategies: Gain tools to help your child build social skills and find meaningful connections.
We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to enhance your ability to support your child’s social development. Together, we can help our children thrive.

Generously Sponsored By                                     

Free Bereavement Group

Please consider joining this group if you…

  • Would like to share your experience of grief and loss with others who can offer support

  • Are feeling intense grief after the recent or earlier loss of a loved one and you would like to seek understanding and assistance with managing your feelings
  • Are having difficulty or concerns about how to emotionally cope with the loss of your loved one
  • Are worried about the degree of emotional response or length of time that you are experiencing grief after your loss
  • Have concerns about how to manage your life situation after the loss of your loved one

Where:

Jewish Family Services of Greater Hartford
333 Bloomfield Ave, Suite A
West Hartford, CT 06117

When:

Every Wednesday from 5:30-7pm
Starting November 6
Group runs for 6 weeks

Who:

This group will be led by experienced Psychiatric APRN Theodora (Teddy) Sirota, PhD, APRN, CNL, PMHCNS-BC