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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!

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

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