Youth Mental Health First Aid Training Comes To Howell

HOWELL, NJ - The Howell Alliance for Substance Use Prevention & Mental Health Awareness is slated to host a Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification Training class on Nov. 7. Topics for discussion include early intervention, interventions and initial help, and methods to help an adolescent who is in crisis or experiencing a mental health challenge.

The certificate training, dubbed “COVID-19 Stressors Impact Mental Health” is aimed at educating residents on risk factors and warning signs of mental health or substance use problems in adolescents in the context of COVID-19.

The training will use role-playing and simulations to demonstrate tactics to assess a mental health crisis. The course is designed for adults who regularly interact with adolescents, such as teachers, school staff, parents and youth group leaders.

The class will be held at the Howell municipal building (4567 Route 9 North) on the second floor from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 7. Tickets are $30 on Eventbrite and will include a training manual.

Face coverings are required. Attendees are asked to bring their own food and drinks for the eight-hour session.

Questions can be directed to Christa Riddle at criddle@twp.howell.nj.us or (732) 938-4500 ext. 4012.

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