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Free Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
Open to teachers, parents, youth group leaders, and anyone else interested in youth mental health!
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Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is an early intervention, program that teaches adults how to support youth during a mental health challenge or crisis. This beneficial training will teach participants: how to recognize the signs and symptoms that suggest a potential mental health challenge; how to listen nonjudgmentally; how to give reassurance to a youth who may be experiencing a mental health challenge; and how to refer a person to appropriate professional support and services. This training is free and open to all residents and employees of West Haven, Milford, Bethany, Orange and Woodbridge. Register today: https://bit.ly/YMHFA-WHPTA