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IN PERSON IN ANCHORAGE
Youth Mental Health First Aid USA is a 8-hour public education program, intended for adults, which introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents, builds understanding of the importance of early intervention, and teaches individuals how to help an adolescent in crisis or experiencing a mental health challenge. Mental Health First Aid uses role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to assess a mental health crisis; select interventions and provide initial help; and connect young people to professional, peer, social, and self-help care.
One professional development graduate credit is available through UAA PACE for an additional 7 hours of independent study and submission of 6 papers FOR CERTIFIED TEACHERS.
Date and Time:
Thursday, February 1, 2024
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. AKST (with hour lunch break)
Location:
BP Energy Center
1014 Energy Court
Anchorage, AK 99508
Cost:
No cost to the participant. The cost of this training is funded through the Alaska DEED grant.
Additional Requirements:
- Must be 18 years old
- Have access to reliable internet
- Complete online prerequisite work to attend
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