Youth Mental Health First Aid Training & Certification

Mental Health First Aid gives you the skills to recognize when someone is facing mental health or substance use challenges — and the confidence to be their first source of support.


This is an 8-hour course (2 hours online and 6 hours in-person). Once you complete the course, you will be certified as a Youth Mental Health First Aider by the National Council for Wellbeing, and the certification is valid for 3 years. 


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Empower Youth

With our youth-focused curriculum, you’ll learn how to talk to young people ages 12-18 about mental health and substance use and how to step in when they need help.

Who Benefits?

  • Parents
  • Family members
  • Guardians
  • Caregivers
  • Teachers and school staff
  • Coaches
  • Camp counselors
  • Youth group leaders
  • Health and human services workers

Impact of MHFA

Over half of young people with unmet mental health needs think no one would care if they got better. You can show them that recovery is possible with our trusted, evidence-based training.

Skills Gained

In this full-day training, you’ll learn how to help young people ages 12-18. Topics include anxiety, depression, eating disorders, bullying, social media, substance use and ADHD. You’ll be able to: 

  • Recognize signs and symptoms in young people.
  • Use the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE). 
  • Interact with a young person in crisis.
  • Connect a young person with professional help.
  • Address stigma and explain that recovery is possible.
  • Encourage young people to practice self-care.

Get in Touch

Your certified Instructor will create a respectful, supportive space. 

They will help you relate what you learn to real-life scenarios. Group discussions and activities give you a chance to practice your new skills to help others. For more info

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