Youth Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour certification course that introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents, builds an understanding of the importance of early intervention and teaches how to help an adolescent in crisis or experiencing a mental health or substance abuse challenge.

Learn an action plan to:

• Gain confidence reaching out to youth facing mental health challenges/crises
• Connect youth to appropriate professional, peer and self help
• Reduce stigma surrounding suicide and mental health topics

Date and Time: October 19th AND 20th from 8am – 1pm

Location: 146 Water Street, Norwalk

Seating is limited to 25 registrants.

Register at: http://goo.gl/forms/5gLzygLLuvNOPph92

Hosted by the Norwalk Housing Authority. Sponsored by Health 360, Connecticut After School Network and Americorps