Event Description
  

Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA)

Instructors: Mary Michael, Education Specialist - Mental Health & Behavior, Nathan Shay, School Safety & Prevention Specialist

Event Description: Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Highly recommended for any school staff who interact with students 12 and older. 

Event Objectives: 

• How to recognize the signs and symptoms that suggest a potential mental health or substance use problem.
• How to listen non judgmentally and give reassurance to a person who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use problem.
• How to refer a person to the appropriate professional support services.

Agenda: 

• Segment 1: Welcome to YMHFA
• Segment 2: YMHFA Self-Paced Introduction 
• Segment 3: YMHFA in a Non-Crisis Situation
• Segment 4: YMHFA in Crisis Situations
• Segment 5: Self-Care for the Youth Mental Health First Aider

Prior to session start date participants will be required to complete 2 hours of virtual, asynchronous pre-work before the February 7 session.

Who Should Attend: Administrators, Teachers, School Counselors, School Social Workers, School Psychologists, Behavioral Support Specialists, TOSA’s, IAs, and other Mental Health Support Staff. Recommended for any staff who works with students 12 years and older.

Event Location: Willamette ESD - Marion Center, 2611 Pringle RD SE Salem, OR 97302
Professional Learning Center (PLC) - Green Entrance, Willamette Room

What Should Attendees Bring: Writing utensil, Laptop or notebook to take notes, Water bottle

List Of Future Dates

• Friday, May 16, 2025

For additional information and resources:

• Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) Website
• WESD School Safety Website

If this event has closed or you have questions, please reach out to Nathan Shay at nathan.shay@wesd.org

Location
Marion Center - Willamette ESD
2611 Pringle Rd SE
Salem, OR 97302

Site
Willamette Room

Curricular Group
Mental Health & Behavior

Fee
Free

Contact Information
Nathan Shay
nathan.shay@wesd.org

Start: Friday February 7th, 2025 at 08:30 am
End: Friday February 7th, 2025 at 04:00 pm
PDUs: 6.50
Instructor: Nathan Shay, Mary Michael