OCCMHA is now offering Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

More often, the type of first aid our youth need isn’t

a bandage,
or CPR,
or the Heimlich, or calling 911.

Sometimes, first aid is YOU!

A young person you know could be experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis.

You can help them.
You are more likely to encounter someone — friend, family member, student, neighbor, or member of the community — in an emotional or mental crisis than someone having a heart attack. Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches a 5-step action plan to offer initial help to young people showing signs of a mental illness or in a crisis,
and connect them with the appropriate professional, peer, social, or self help care. Anyone can take the 8-hour Youth Mental Health First Aid course, but it is ideally designed for adults who work with young people, ages 12-18 — teachers, coaches, leaders of faith communities, social workers, and other caring citizens.

Mental Health First Aid Course (Youth) – 8 hr. course (8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

This training includes a participant manual
Location: Crisis & Resource Center, 1200 N Telegraph Rd., Bldg. 32E in Pontiac, MI

**lunch not provided

Date: 1/19/2016

To register visit: http://www.occmha.org/