2nd Youth Mental Health First Aid Training Added In Basking Ridge

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — A second Youth Mental Health First Aid Training session has been added on March 7 after the first session filled up.

Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church's Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries Cathi Reckenbeil and Debbie Williams RN, YMHFA instructor are co-leading the Youth Mental Health First Aid Training on both Feb. 29 and the added date of March 7.

"Youth Mental Health is so important, and learning how to become a first responder is vital for most everyone. It would be helpful for anyone who meets with youth: parents, teachers, custodians, bus drivers, coaches, scout leaders, grandparents, neighbors, etc." Reckenbeil said.

The training will teach participants how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders in your community, while also discussing how to be nonjudgmental, compassionate and a great listener.

"I have personally used the information taught to help youth several times," Reckenbeil said. "I began my career as a school teacher but have worked for the past 24 years as a youth director in three different churches. In all these settings, caring for the well-being of each youth has been of utmost importance."

The trainings will run from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Youth Center at Basking Ridge Presyterian Church, 1 E. Oak St. in Basking Ridge. To register send an email to Cathi@brpc.org with: your name, cell, and email or call Cathi at 908-240-2060.

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