STERLING, Ill. — University of Illinois Extension and Sinnissippi Centers are pleased to announce a Youth Mental Health First Aid Workshop scheduled for April 10, 2024, at the Whiteside Extension Office in Sterling. The workshop will run from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
The Youth Mental Health First Aid Workshop is designed to equip adults working with youth with the necessary skills to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in individuals aged 6-18. This 5-hour training will empower participants to provide initial support and help connect young people to appropriate care.
Before the live training session, participants must complete a 2-hour self-paced pre-training course. Details regarding the pre-training course will be emailed one week before the live session. Participants are urged to provide accurate email addresses for course communication.
Event Details:
- Date: April 10, 2024
- Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Location: Whiteside Extension Office, Sterling, IL
- Registration Deadline: March 22, 2024
- Event Fee: $30.00
Participants can register for the workshop online. Registration must be completed by March 22, 2024.
This workshop is an essential resource for educators, youth workers, counselors, parents, and anyone else who interacts with young people. By attending, participants will gain invaluable skills to support the mental health and well-being of youth in their communities.
Illinois Extension leads public outreach for University of Illinois by translating research into action plans that allow Illinois families, businesses, and community leaders to solve problems, make informed decisions, and adapt to changes and opportunities. Illinois Extension is part of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences.