Youth Mental Health First Aid Training Being Offered In Stamford

STAMFORD, CT — The Stamford Youth Mental Health Alliance is offering mental health first aid training next month.

This specialized training equips adults with the knowledge and tools to identify and support young people facing mental health and substance use challenges.

Mental health first aid helps prepare adults to address mental health and substance use issues by providing a structured action plan to identify and manage potential problems. Experts believe that when more people are trained to start these crucial conversations, young people are more likely to receive the help they need.

Upcoming sessions for December include:

• Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Domus Kids, 83 Lockwood Ave. This session will be conducted in Haitian Creole
• Wednesday, Dec. 11, and Thursday, Dec. 12, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Park 215, 215 Stillwater Ave. These sessions will be in English.

These sessions are designed for adults who regularly interact with young people – parents, teachers, coaches, youth ministers and more.

Register today by emailing youthmentalhealthct@gmail.com.

The Stamford Youth Mental Health Alliance is a city-wide network of 35-plus organizations working together to improve access to mental health services for children and adolescents.

The goal of their collective effort is to build a greater understanding of the importance of youth mental wellness, ensure care is accessible and inclusive, and facilitate a comprehensive system of intervention and support for families across the community.

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