Shasta County Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) September 26, 2025
September 26 @ 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children, adolescents and teens.
Informs adults about common mental health concerns among youth, and provides a 5 step action plan proven to be what youth need from adults in their lives.
Reduces stigma.
Teaches adults how to recognize signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use problems in youth.
Provides adults with skills to use a 5-step action plan to help a youth who may be facing a mental health problem or crisis, such as suicide.
Learn how to respond with the Mental Health First Aid action plan, (ALGEE)
Assess for risk of suicide or harm
Listen nonjudgmentally
Give reassurance and information
Encourage appropriate professional help
Encourage self-help and other support strategies
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Learn more about MHFA.
