Lamoille Mental Health Services invite the community to participate in the FREE Youth Mental Health First Aid training being offered on Tuesday, December 13, 2016.
Youth Mental Health First Aid is a class designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.
LCMHS is offering a this class, taught by certified instructors, on Dec 13, 2016, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at our offices at 72 Harrel Street in Morrisville. There is no cost to attend this important training; however space is very limited, so please RSVP as soon as possible.
If you would like to attend, please call 888-5026 to reserve a spot.