Mental Health First Aid is designed to help young people and the adults who care about them recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health challenges and respond with appropriate resources. JFS offers different versions of this program:
Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) teaches adults to recognize mental health issues in youth ages 12-18. This course is recommended for parents, educators, and anyone else who regularly works with this age group. Groups and individuals are welcome to participate.
Teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) teaches teens in grades 9-12 (ages 14-18) how to identify, understand, and respond to mental health and substance use issues among friends and peers. This course is recommended for classes, youth groups, and teen community organizations.
Adult Mental Health First Aid (aMHFA) teaches adults to recognize the warning signs and symptoms of a mental health challenge or crisis among adult family members, friends, coworkers, neighbors, and more. Groups and individuals are welcome to participate, or we can bring the training to your organization.
To learn more about Mental Health First Aid, contact Anna Cabrera, Community Mental Health Clinician.
