Become Certified as a Youth Mental Health First Aider

Heartland AEA supports student mental health and one way we are doing that is by offering a one-day Youth Mental Health First Aid certification course beginning in Sept. 2016. Additional dates will be considered if the need arises; however, we do not have the capacity to fulfill in-district course requests at this time.

Through the Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) curriculum, participants will learn:

• The prevalence of various mental health disorders impacting youth
• Warning signs or mental health problems that may impact a youth’s mental health and resiliency
• Utilizing and practicing the five-step (ALGEE) plan to support youth and help youth in crisis connect with appropriate evidence-based treatment
• Appropriate school interventions/supports and community resources

Dates and Registration Links (select one)

1. Sept. 12, 2016 Registration
2. Nov. 8, 2016 Registration
3. Jan. 9, 2017 Registration

Location: Heartland AEA Regional Education Center, 6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Audience: District staff within the Heartland AEA area who work primarily with youth age 12-18