Walk-In Policy: Participants are welcome to attend the training as a walk-in (someone that did not pre-register), however, walk-ins will NOT be guaranteed seats or materials. Walk-ins will be asked to wait until the training begins in order to receive training materials and be seated to assure that there is enough room. Plan to pre-register to ensure your attendance.

Please Note: This training provides BASIC training only and may not be appropriate for all professionals. Please review list of suggested participants below.

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

with Andrea Smith and Carmita Williams

Pre-registration is required. Seating is limited and this training fills quickly!
The last day to register is Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 4pm

 Date: Friday, December 2, 2016                                                                                
 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
 Location: Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority, 707 W. Milwaukee, Detroit MI, 48202                                                       

Training Description

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations.

TOPICS DISCUSSED: anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.

Learning Objectives

1. To understand the prevalence of various mental health disorders impacting youth and the need for reduced stigma in communities
2. To recognize the warning signs of mental health problems that may impact youth
3. To understand the risk and protective factors that can impact a youth’s mental health and resiliency
4. To apply a five-step action plan encompassing the skills, resources, and knowledge to assess the situation; to select and implement appropriate interventions; and to help the youth in crisis connect with appropriate, evidence-based treatment and supports
5. To identify and access the community resources available to support youth and their families

Suggested Participants: Stakeholders; Community Members; Providers of Developmental Disability; Substance Abuse and/or Co-Occurring Disorders; Coordinating Agencies; Peer Support Specialists and Peer Mentors; Peer Advocates Parent Support Partners; Family Members and Advocates; Researchers; Staff, Students, and Faculty Members from Colleges and Universities; Juvenile Justice Workforce; Court Professionals; Law Enforcement Professionals; Fire and Rescue Personnel; and School Teachers

Please Note: This training provides BASIC training only and may not be appropriate for all professionals. Please review list of suggested participants above.

Registration Policy

Pre-registration is required. Participants are welcome to attend the training as a walk-in (someone that did not pre-register), however, walk-ins will NOT be guaranteed seats or materials. Walk-ins will be asked to wait until the training begins in order to receive training materials and be seated to assure that there is enough room. This training fills quickly and walk-in space is extremely limited, if space is available at all. Plan to pre-register to ensure your attendance.

Continuing Education Information

Due to the basic nature of this training, there are no continuing education credits offered for social workers, professional counselors, medical professionals, etc.

ADA Accommodations

If you have individual requirements or need special services to participate in this training, please notify Andrea Smith at asmith1@dwmha.com. Please make arrangements at least two weeks before the training date.

For technical assistance, contact our help desk at (313) 451-3792 or dwchelp@dwmha.com. 

If you have questions regarding the training, contact Andrea Smith at asmith1@dwmha.com.

Walk-In Policy: Participants are welcome to attend the training as a walk-in (someone that did not pre-register), however, walk-ins will NOT be guaranteed seats or materials. Walk-ins will be asked to wait until the training begins in order to receive training materials and be seated to assure that there is enough room. Plan to pre-register to ensure your attendance.