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September 18, 2021

Mental Health First Aid Classes Available

This fall, the Pennsylvania Head Start Association is offering virtual Youth and Adult Mental Health First Aid classes. Individuals who complete the course receive a certification.

Mental Health First Aid Classes

In partnership with Community Services Group (CSG), the Pennsylvania Head Start Association is offering two virtual sessions of Youth Mental Health First Aid and one virtual session of Adult Mental Health First Aid. Participants will receive a three-year Mental Health First Aid certification.

All sessions cost $155 per participant and courses are capped at 25 participants. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders, and reading disorders.

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12 – 18) who is experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge or is in crisis. Sessions are hosted on September 29 and December 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Adult Mental Health First Aid

Adult Mental Health First Aid helps an individual who does not have clinical training assist someone experiencing a mental health crisis. The goal is to support an individual until appropriate professional help arrives. This session will be hosted on November 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sign Up and Learn More

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