RESOURCES
YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
Youth Mental Health First Aid is a 6-hour training course developed by the National Council of Behavioral Health that teaches individuals how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth and peers.
1 in 5 teens has had a serious mental health
50% of all mental illnesses begin by age 14, and 75% by the mid-20’s
5.13% of youth report having a substance use or alcohol problem
64.1% of youth with major depression do not receive any mental health treatment
disorder at some point in their life
WE OFFER
INTERESTED TO LEARN HOW TO BRING THIS VITAL TRAINING TO YOU? CONTACT NINA MENIS AT NINA@KIDSMATTER2US.ORG TO GET CONNECTED.
This training available in English and Spanish gives adults who work with youth the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to children and adolescents (age 6-18) who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them with the appropriate care. Youth Mental Health First Aid for Adults Who Should Take This Course
Support provided by the DuPage County Transformation Partnership, a collaboration between DuPage County and DuPage Foundation. Additional support is also provided by Endeavor Health Community Investment Fund,
Parents
Grandparents
Lisle Township Community Mental Health Board and Naperville Township 708 Mental Health Board.
People Who Work With Youth
Coaches
Camp Councelors
Youth Group Leaders
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