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SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health First Aid & Safety Planning Intervention
DESCRIPTION:Youth Mental Health First Aid & Safety Planning Intervention\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake the First Step Toward Suicide Prevention\n\n\n\nGain the confidence\, tools\, and knowledge to support youth mental health and promote safety in your home and community. This free training combines Youth Mental Health First Aid and Safety Planning Intervention—two evidence-based programs designed to help adults recognize warning signs\, respond to mental health challenges\, and take proactive steps during moments of crisis in adolescents ages 12–18.  \n\n\n\nThrough interactive instruction and hands-on safety planning exercises\, you’ll learn to navigate difficult conversations\, reduce risk\, and offer meaningful support. The training covers typical adolescent development\, common concerns such as anxiety\, depression\, and substance use\, and introduces a proven 5-step action plan to guide your response—whether in a crisis or everyday situation. \n\n\n\nPlease note: This training includes 2 hours of required self-paced pre-course work prior to the live session. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Youth Mental Health First Aid\n\n\n\nYouth Mental Health First Aid is a skills-based training that teaches adults how to identify\, understand\, and respond to signs of mental health or substance use challenges in adolescents ages 12–18. Using a 5-step action plan (ALGEE)\, you’ll learn how to assess risk\, listen without judgment\, and connect youth to professional help. YMHFA helps you build the confidence to step in when someone may be struggling. Scenarios and exercises make the learning practical\, so you leave ready to help in real-life situations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Safety Planning Intervention\n\n\n\nSafety Planning Intervention provides practical tools to support someone in crisis using an evidence-based approach to reduce risk and promote well-being. Through real-life examples and hands-on exercises\, you’ll develop skills to recognize warning signs\, create personalized safety plans\, and take meaningful steps to keep yourself or others safe. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Gain\n\n\n\n\nA 5-step action plan (ALGEE) to recognize and respond to youth mental health and substance use challenges\n\n\n\nPractical tools to create personalized safety plans and reduce access to lethal means during high-risk moments\n\n\n\nGreater confidence to step in with care and support someone in emotional distress or crisis\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCertifications & CEUs\n\n\n\nUpon completion\, this session qualifies for continuing education units (CEUs) and professional certifications: \n\n\n\n\nYouth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA): 3-year certification | 6 CEUs\n\n\n\nSafety Planning Intervention: 1-year certification | 2 CEUs\n\n\n\n\nTo request your certificate and a CEU submission form for state certification\, please email us after attending the training. \n\n\n\nPlease note: This training includes 2 hours of required self-paced pre-course work prior to the live session. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Event is Open To\n\n\n\nThis event is open to individuals nationwide. This training is designed for adults who want to support youth ages 12-18\, not for the youth themselves. If you’re looking for training designed for teens to help their peers\, Teen MHFA is available for ages 9-18. Eligibility varies by session. View our event calendar for details on other offerings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Suicide Prevention Training\n\n\n\nSuicide prevention trainings help prepare individuals to respond to someone in crisis. You’ll learn how to recognize risk\, offer support\, and take meaningful steps to keep someone safe. Download our Suicide Prevention Toolkit for practical tools\, resources\, and guidance to support someone in crisis. \n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake the First Step Toward Suicide Prevention–Sign up Today!\n\n\n\nLooking for one-on-one support? Peer 2 Peer Connect pairs you with a trained VSN Peer Leader for individualized support. For more resources and updates\, follow @veteranspousenetwork and subscribe to the VSN Newsletter. Questions or concerns? We’re here to help at vsn@austin.utexas.edu.  \n\n\n\nMail\n\nInstagram\n\nFacebook\n\nLinkedIn\n\nYouTube\n\nSpotify\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n\n\nWho is this training for?\nThis training is designed for adults who want to learn how to support youth (ages 12-18) experiencing mental health challenges\, not for youth themselves. \n\n\n\n\nCan I join the session without completing the pre-course work?\nNo\, you’ll need to complete the required pre-course work before attending the live session. This self-paced portion is essential to help you get the most out of the training and come prepared to fully participate. \n\n\n\n\nCan instructors diagnose or provide therapy?\nNo\, MHFA Instructors and First Aiders do not diagnose or provide therapy. Only licensed professionals can diagnose. Their role is to recognize signs\, offer support\, and connect people to appropriate help. MHFA is not a replacement for professional care. \n\n\n\n\nHow do I receive my certification and CEU credits after the training?\nTo receive your certificate of completion and a CEU submission form for state certification\, please email us after completing the full training. You’ll be responsible for submitting the form to your state or licensing board for CEU credit approval. \n\n\n\n\nHow should I prepare for the event?\nFor the best experience\, we recommend completing all pre-course work before the session\, joining from a quiet\, distraction-free space and arriving on time\, as participants who join more than 15 minutes late may not be admitted. Be sure to have your Zoom link ready from your confirmation email. \n\n\n\n\nWhy can’t I register for this event?\nYou must register at least 72 hours before an event. Most programs are ongoing series with multiple dates. Please check our calendar for upcoming sessions. \n\n\n\n\nDo I have to pay to attend?\nNo\, all events are completely free to attend. We are a grant-based program and believe in removing barriers to connection and support and are proud to offer these sessions at no cost to our community. \n\n\n\n\nDo I need to live in Texas to participate?\nNo—VSN is based at the University of Texas at Austin’s Institute for Military & Veteran Family Wellness\, but we are a nationwide network open to any military-connected individuals in the US and beyond.
URL:https://veteranspousenetwork.org/event/youth-mental-health-first-aid-safety-planning-intervention/
CATEGORIES:Suicide Prevention
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