Youth Mental Health First Aid Training - Jan 26, 2026 - (In-Person)
Schedule
Mon Jan 26 2026 at 08:30 am to 04:30 pm
UTC-09:00Location
The Learning Connection - TLC - a program of SERRC | Juneau, AK
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Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (In-Person)Hosted by: Southeast AHEC / Alaska AHEC Program Office – UAA College of Health
📅 Date: Monday, January 26, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM AKST
📍 Location: The Learning Connection at SERRC, 210 Ferry Way, Juneau, AK 99801
📧 Contact: Mary McEwen – [email protected]
🔗 Registration: https://bit.ly/YMHFAJan26
🌟 Why Attend?
Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is an evidence-based training that teaches participants how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges in adolescents ages 12–18.
Mental health concerns affect young people in every community and classroom. This course provides practical tools to help you confidently assist youth who may be experiencing a crisis or developing a mental health problem—whether you’re a parent, teacher, healthcare worker, or community member.
Participants leave the course with real-world strategies to listen, reassure, and connect young people to appropriate professional or community resources.
🧩 Training Format: In-Person Workshop
This 8-hour, interactive session combines instruction, discussion, and hands-on activities to help participants build practical skills and confidence.
What the training includes:
Instructor-led learning: Guided activities, role-play scenarios, and case studies.
Practical tools: Apply the YMHFA Action Plan to real-life examples.
Supportive environment: Engage with peers and community members who share your commitment to youth well-being.
✅ What You’ll Learn
Through this course, participants will:
Recognize common signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges in youth
Respond effectively and empathetically during a mental health crisis
Apply the YMHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) to assess, assist, and connect young people to professional help
Understand how to support youth without overstepping personal or professional boundaries
Access and utilize school, community, and national resources for youth mental health support
Topics include:
💬 Depression • Anxiety • Trauma • Psychosis • Substance Use • Self-Harm • Crisis Situations
🎯 Who Should Attend?
Teachers, school staff, counselors, and youth mentors
Parents, guardians, and caregivers
Healthcare and behavioral health professionals
College students and early-career professionals working with youth
Anyone interested in supporting the mental well-being of young people in their community
📜 Certificates & Continuing Education
Participants receive a Youth Mental Health First Aider Certificate valid for 3 years
7.5 Nursing Contact Hours available
The Alaska Nurses Association is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
(CEUs may also be applicable for other professional boards; please verify with your licensing body.)
💡 Why This Training Matters
Youth today face increasing pressures—from school stress to social media and beyond. Being prepared to recognize early signs of distress can make a critical difference.
By completing this training, you’ll become part of a growing statewide network of Youth Mental Health First Aiders helping to create safer, more supportive communities for Alaska’s youth.
Empower yourself with knowledge, build confidence, and be ready to respond when it matters most.
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Where is it happening?
The Learning Connection - TLC - a program of SERRC, 210 Ferry Way,Juneau, Alaska, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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