Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) Certificate - Non-Credit

About Our Program

Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is similar to First Aid & CPR. This course will prepare you to respond to youth and other individuals who may be experiencing a mental health-related crisis or problem. YMHFA is a skills-based training that teaches parents, family members, neighbors, teachers, school staff, health professionals, human service workers, and any other citizen how to identify, understand, and respond to an adolescent (ages 5-18) who may be experiencing mental health or substance use challenges. 

Topics include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addiction. Learn what to say, how to use the 5-step action plan, and whom to contact for more help. This course is offered through the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Upon completion of the six hour training, participants will receive a Mental Health First Aid certificate (which is valid for three years).

Note: Before a student can attend instructor-led training, they must complete their course preparation work – which includes a pre-evaluation, opinions quiz and blended pre-work.