Approved Training
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Overview
Youth MHFA teaches adults (18 and older) how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adolescents ages 12-18.
LEARN HOW TO SUPPORT THE PEOPLE:
Recognize common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges. Understand how to interact with a person in crisis. Know how to connect a person with help. Use self-care tools and techniques.
For more information contact admin@mpacmd.org
Training Hours by Domain
Advocacy
1.00 hrs
Ethical Responsibility
1.00 hrs
Mentoring / Education
2.50 hrs
Recovery / Wellness
3.50 hrs
Total Hours
8.00
Applies to Certifications
- Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS)
- Certified Peer Recovery Specialist - Family (CPRS-F)
- Integrated Forensic Peer Recovery Specialist (iFPRS)