Mental Health First Aid 2.0 is a hybrid offering of the original Mental Health First Aid course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.

In Mental Health First Aid 2.0, participants will need to complete a 2-hour, self-paced class online BEFORE participating in the 5 hour Instructor-led in-person course. Details for this will provided to registrants at least one week prior to the Instructor-led class.

Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. It teaches how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a challenge or is in crisis.

This training will be held in person at Region Ten at 500 Old Lynchburg Road, Charlottesville, VA  22903 in the 500A conference room.

COST: FREE

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Please follow this link: HERE to sign up for an account in Region Ten’s Learning Academy. Once you have registered, you can log in to enroll in our community trainings. If you already have an account, please use this link to sign in and choose a course.