RACSB sets more youth mental health training sessions

April 17--The Rappahannock Area Community Services Board will offer Youth Mental Health First Aid Training to local organizations and members of the public Tuesday.

Youth Mental Health First Aid is an eight-hour training course designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. Participants will be better able to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or substance abuse challenge. The training is appropriate for parents, family members, caregivers, teachers and coaches.

The course uses role-playing and simulations to help participants' better gain skills to offer initial assistance in a mental health crisis and how to effectively connect adolescents to appropriate community resources. Participants will learn the common mental health challenges for youth, typical adolescent development, and a five-step action plan for how to help young people both in crisis and non-crisis situations.

The eight-hour training will be provided over one or two days. There is a registration fee of $15, which includes a workbook and lunch the first day of the training. Sessions are limited to 25 participants and are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Training also will be held June 21-22; Oct. 3; and Dec. 7-8.

To register for training or to schedule a training for your organization, contact Jennifer Bateman, prevention specialist, at 540/374-3337 or jbateman@racsb.state.va.us. Visit www.rappahannockareacsb.org for additional information and a training flyer.

To register online, go to goo.gl/forms/CIQYoJ7yBj.

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