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Youth mental health first aid class planned July 15 in Potsdam

Posted 7/13/17

POTSDAM -- A youth mental health first aid class will be held Saturday, July 15, from 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at the Potsdam Library, 2 Park St., second floor. The session is designed to teach parents, …

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Youth mental health first aid class planned July 15 in Potsdam

Posted

POTSDAM -- A youth mental health first aid class will be held Saturday, July 15, from 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at the Potsdam Library, 2 Park St., second floor.

The session is designed to teach parents, family members, teachers, school staff, and health/human services workers to identify and help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis (such as suicidal ideation).

The class cost $40 in advance, or $50 the day of the training.

If interested in this training, you can email the instructor directly at blaird@missionview.org.

For more information on Mental Health First Aid, or to find a course near you visit www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org.