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Stamford To Host Youth Mental Health First Aid Training Sessions
The training provides an action plan that teaches people how to identify and address potential problems.
STAMFORD, CT — Stamford will soon offer mental health first aid training sessions in English, Spanish, Haitian and Creole.
Mental health first aid is designed to empower adults to be able to start conversations about mental health and substance use issues. The training provides an action plan that teaches people how to identify and address potential problems.
The Stamford Youth Mental Health Alliance will host several sessions this fall. The free training is primarily designed for any adult who regularly interacts with young people.
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There are three upcoming sessions in English:
- Thursday/Friday, Sept. 28, 29 (4 p.m. to 8 p.m. both days), at Park 215, 215 Stillwater Ave. Dinner is included but space is limited.
- Monday, Oct. 9, (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.), Park 215, 215 Stillwater Ave. Lunch is included but space is limited.
- Wednesday, Thursday, Nov. 8, 9 (4 p.m. to 8 p.m. both days), at Park 215, 215 Stillwater Ave., Dinner is included but space is limited.
Email youthmentalhealthct@gmail.com to reserve a seat.
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There is one upcoming session in Spanish: Wednesday, Oct. 11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Family Centers, 60 Palmer Hill Road. Lunch is included and space is limited. Email cahumada@familycenters.org to reserve a seat.
There is one upcoming session in Haitian Creole:
Saturday, Oct. 21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at DOMUS Kids, 83 Lockwood Ave. Lunch is included but space is limited. Email rnoel@domuskids.org to reserve a seat.
The training is sponsored by the Stamford Youth Mental Health Alliance, a city-wide network of 30-plus organizations working together to improve access to mental health services for children and adolescents.
The goal of their collective effort is to build a greater understanding of the importance of youth mental wellness, ensure care is accessible and inclusive, and facilitate a comprehensive system of intervention and support for families across the community.
For more information, visit the Stamford Youth Mental Health Alliance online.
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