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Shasta County Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) April 29, 2026
2026-04-29 08:30 - 16:00 UTC | Shasta College – Hlth Sciences Bldg, 1400 Tehama St., Redding, CA, 96002, United States
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.

If you live or work in Shasta County, click here to register for free!

Shasta County Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) May 15, 2026
2026-05-15 08:30 - 16:00
In any given year, nearly 1 in 4 adults in the US experience a mental illness or an addiction. Lifetime prevalence is 1 out of 2. This training teaches strategies for family members, friends and peers to recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health or substance use challenges and offer support which helps to reduce stigma and discrimination and increase help-seeking.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a skills-based IN-PERSON training that teaches participants how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. This training gives you the tools you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care.

Learn more about MHFA.

All trainings include 2 hours of online pre-work and a 7.5 hour in-person session, from 8:30 – 4:00.

Training location: Shasta College Health Sciences Bldg,1400 Market St. Redding, Room 8220

If you live or work in Shasta County, click here to register for FREE!

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Shasta County Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) June 9, 2026
2026-06-09 08:30 - 16:00
