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SUMMARY:Application Closes: Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification November 2026 Training
DESCRIPTION:Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification Training\nIdentity. Understand. Respond.\nThe Youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) certification course empowers participants to recognize, understand, and respond effectively to mental health and substance use challenges in youth ages 12–18. This valuable training supports staff, benefits the young people they serve, and promotes the well-being of the entire community.\nIn order to complete and receive credit for the training participants MUST adhere to the following guidelines:\n* Participants must complete 2 hours of pre-work AHEAD of the start of the training. The date will be established by the trainer and made known to all participants\n*Participants must attend BOTH days of the training\n*Participants must have access via computer to a camera and microphone throughout the virtual training with the expectation that the camera will be on for the duration. If this is an issue, please contact the trainer, Patricia Pugliese, NJSACC Senior Quality Specialist, at ppugliese@njsacc.org prior to registering for the course to determine what accommodations may be possible.\nYouth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children & adolescents ages 12-18.  \nThe course will teach you how to apply the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE): \n\nAssess for risk of suicide or harm. \nListen non-judgmentally. \nGive reassurance and information. \nEncourage appropriate professional help. \nEncourage self-help and other support strategies\n\nAppropriate for all staff, ages 18 and over; led by Patricia Pugliese, Technical Assistance Specialist with NJSACC and Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor.  \nVirtual via Zoom: November 9 ,2026 10am – 1pm AND November 10, 2026 10am – 1pm\nSave with Early Bird Registration! Register by October 4, 2026 for the $80 per person rate.\nAfter October 4, the fee increases to $85 per person. Registration closes October 12, 2026.\nApply Here by 10/19/26\nNovember 09, 2026 and November 10, 2026\n
URL:https://www.njsacc.org/events/application-closes-youth-mental-health-first-aid-certification-november-2026-training/
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