Youth Mental Health First Aid | Mental Health, Addiction And Recovery Services Board Of Lorain County
1173 North Ridge Road East, Suite 101, Lorain, OH 44055
Designated Parking.
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.
Required documents
Must pre-register online.
Hours
Held twice a year.
(000) 000-0000
Voice
Languages
None.
Application process
Visit the website at https://www.eventzilla.net/o/mharsloraincountyevents for a list of upcoming trainings and to register for a training.
Fees
No fee.
Service area
Lorain County, Ohio
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.
Last assured
09/16/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
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.