Both session are required.  July 15th and 22nd.  This is a hybrid course.  the online component must be done in advance (2 hours) and a link will be send a week or so before the course.

Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore is pleased to announce we will be offering adult training in Youth Mental Health First Aid.  This is a blended course – with pre-work to be completed prior to the in-person session.

Upon completion – you’ll be able to...

• Recognize common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD)
• Recognize common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges
• Understand how to interact with a young person in crisis
• Know how to connect a young person with help
• Better understand trauma, substance use, self-care and the impact of social media and bullying

We will learn the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan

            A          Assess for risk of suicide or harm

            L          Listen nonjudgmentally

            G          Give reassurance and information

            E          Encourage appropriate professional help

            E          Encourage self-help and other support strategies

This is a 2 night in person training (with some online prework) - both July 15 and July 22nd are required.  This training will include recognizing signs and symptoms of mental health challenges, how to interact with a youth in crisis and how to connect a youth with appropriate help.