Certification - Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Schedule

Wed Aug 27 2025 at 09:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Dr. Martha Hughes Cannon Building | Salt Lake City, UT

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Work with youth? Learn how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges/crisis among youth.
About this Event

This is being offered as a BLENDED training, meaning there will be 1) virtual pre-work portions required as well as an 2) in-person group training portion. To complete your certification you will also have to 3) pass a simple post-training exam, which is done virtually and at your own pace.

Requirements:

1) complete approximately 2 hours of pre-work virtually at your own pace DUE BEFORE the day of in-person training and

2) attend IN-PERSON group training at the Cannon Building in SLC on Wednesday August 27th (room 128) from 9am-4pm and

3) pass a simple exam to complete your certification in Youth Mental Health First Aid

Important Notes:

  • Lunch (on your own) will be from noon-12:45pm. There is a small cafeteria in the building and some nearby quick options that are driveable, but not walkable, within the time frame.
  • The in-person portion will be in a small group setting and include lecture style presentation, group activities, video clips, and some discussion.
  • To be certified you cannot miss more than 30 minutes total of the in-person portion.
  • There will be several short breaks throughout the day in addition to the lunch break.
  • Parking is free and accessible, restrooms and the cafeteria are very close to the room we will be in.

Learning Details:

  • Skills-based training that teaches people who work with youth how to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge or crisis.
  • Similar to physical First Aid and CPR, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis until professional assistance is obtained or the crisis is resolved.
  • Mental Health First Aiders learn a 5-step Action Plan to recognize warning signs of a mental health or substance use challenge, provide help in crisis and non-crisis situations and understand where to turn for additional assistance.
  • Through MHFA, more than 3 million people in the U.S. have been trained by thousands of certified Instructors to identify, understand, and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges.
  • Peer-reviewed studies have proven that trained Mental Health First Aiders are more knowledgeable and confident when it comes to identifying and helping an individual in distress.
  • Studies show that MHFA training reduces stigma, improves knowledge and increases first aid actions toward people experiencing mental health and substance use challenges.

Questions? Email [email protected] or [email protected]

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Where is it happening?

Dr. Martha Hughes Cannon Building, 288 North 1460 West, Salt Lake City, United States

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Tickets

USD 32.08

Utah Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health

Host or Publisher Utah Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health

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