This Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) training will be a fully virtual training. Pre-registration is required.

To Sign Up: Please fill out the form below and click “submit” to sign up for the training. This training will be on Friday, September 19, 2025 from 8:30 AM-4:30 PM.

Costs for the Course: The cost for the course is free to Jackson and Hillsdale county residents due to sponsorship by LifeWays.

About Youth Mental Health First Aid: Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach how to help adolescents (ages 12-18) who are experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or are in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders. Upon graduation from the course you will be provided with a certificate and become a Youth Mental Health First Aider.

Youth Mental Health First Aiders are… parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens. They’re people in recovery, and those supporting a loved one. They’re First Ladies and Mayors. Youth Mental Health First Aiders are anyone who wants to make their world healthier, happier and safer for youth in their communities.

For more Youth MHFA trainings view the flyer here: Youth MHFA Trainings.

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The link for the virtual webinar will be sent to you via the email you sign up with on the registration form above.

If you have any questions prior to signing up, please contact Grace Denig at grace.denig@lifewaysmi.org.