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Youth Mental Health First Aid for Parents and Anyone Working/Living With Teens - MAKE-UP CLASS FOR 11/30/23
The Reading Coalition for Prevention & Support invites adults to participate in a special course.
Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18. The course will teach you how to apply the MHFA Action Plan including: Assess for risk of suicide or harm, Listen nonjudgmentally, Give reassurance and information, Encourage appropriate professional help and Encourage self-help and other support strategies.
The instructor, Erica McNamara is credentialled through the National Council on Mental Wellbeing for Mental Health First Aid USA. Join us for all 4 sessions to become certified as a first aider on November 9, 16, 30 and December 7 from 6-8 pm at the Reading Public Library.
Registration is required and spaces limited. Attending all 4 sessions is required for participation in this workshop. Register at https://conta.cc/3DKbCQQ
- Date:
- Thursday, December 14, 2023
- Time:
- 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- Location:
- Community Room A, Community Room B
- Audience:
- Adults
- Categories:
- Classes & Workshops
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