Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Name: Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
Start: 2025-10-11T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-10-11T16:00:00-04:00
Location: Grand Living at Wellen Park

Schedule

Sat Oct 11 2025 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Grand Living at Wellen Park | Venice, FL

Would You Know What to Do in a Mental Health Crisis?
Most of us know how to respond in a medical emergency. But what if someone is having a panic attack or showing signs of substance use?
Just like CPR prepares you to help in a physical health crisis, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to support someone facing a mental health or substance use challenge. This evidence-based, early-intervention course empowers youth with the skills to recognize, respond and connect individuals to appropriate care.
Who Should Attend
This free course is open to students in grades 6–12. It is not intended for adults.
What You’ll Learn
• Signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges
• How to interact with someone in crisis
• How to connect a person with help
• Expanded content on trauma, substance use and self-care
📅 Saturday, Oct. 11 | ⏰ 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
📍 Forum Theatre at Grand Living Wellen Park, 19985 Market Wy, Venice, FL 34293
Free | Boxed lunch included | Registration required
This nationally recognized, evidence-based training teaches you how to recognize signs of mental health and substance use challenges, respond in a crisis and connect others to help. Open to Girl Scouts (Cadets, Seniors, adults) and non-Girl Scouts.
Hosted by YMCA of Southwest Florida. Thanks to our sponsors: Girl Scouts of the Gulf Coast, HCA Florida Englewood Hospital, and Paradise Exclusive Real Estate