Youth Mental Health First Aid | Mental Health, Addiction And Recovery Services Board Of Lorain County
Offers a class on how to help an adolescent (age 12 to 18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. 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 covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.
Data provided by
211 Summit
Physical Address
1173 North Ridge Road East, Suite 101, Lorain, OH 44055
Hours
Held twice a year.
Voice
Application process
Visit the website at https://www.eventzilla.net/o/mharsloraincountyevents for a list of upcoming trainings and to register for a training.
Fee
No fee.
Eligibility
Serves anyone 18 or older who lives, works, or volunteers in Lorain County. - It is highly recommended for those who regularly have contact with young people ages 12 to 18 - teachers, coaches, social workers, faith leaders, parents, and other caring adults. It is also a valuable skill and certification for anyone working as or studying to become a healthcare professional.
Languages
None.
Service area
Lorain County, Ohio
Agency info
Mental Health, Addiction And Recovery Services Board Of Lorain County
Promotes the health and well-being of the community through a continuum of mental health, addiction and recovery services. Responsible for planning, funding and monitoring mental health, addiction and recovery services in Lorain County.