The Great Lakes MHTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN,OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.

This training is full.

DESCRIPTION:

Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers,school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing mental health or addictions challenges or is in crisis.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Learn methods to help adolescents with a mental health or addiction challenge.

CONTINUING EDUCATION:

• This training offers 6.5 continuing education hours for those who fully attend the training

• Category: Counselor I or II, Preventionist I or II, CARS I or II, CODP I or II, PCGC II, CCJP II, CAAP I, CRSS I or II, CPRS I or II, MAATP I or II, NCRS II, CFPP II, ATE, CVSS II

• Webcam must be turned on to receive CE certificates

SPEAKER INFO:

Riley Cleary, MSW, Prevention Program Manager for IABH, works to develop, implement, and evaluate the association’s prevention, wellness, and leadership programs. Riley holds a Master of Social Work with a specialization in children and family from Loyola University Chicago.