# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Youth Mental Health First Aid Training - Jan 26, 2026 - (In-Person)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 26 Jan, 2026 at 08:30 am – Mon, 26 Jan, 2026 at 04:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (In-Person)

Hosted by: Southeast AHEC / Alaska AHEC Program Office – UAA College of Health

? Date: Monday, January 26, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM AKST
? Location: The Learning Connection at SERRC, 210 Ferry Way, Juneau, AK 99801

? Contact: Mary McEwen – marym@serrc.org

? Registration: https://bit.ly/YMHFAJan26

? Why Attend?

Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is an evidence-based training that teaches participants how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges in adolescents ages 12–18.

Mental health concerns affect young people in every community and classroom. This course provides practical tools to help you confidently assist youth who may be experiencing a crisis or developing a mental health problem—whether you’re a parent, teacher, healthcare worker, or community member.

Participants leave the course with real-world strategies to listen, reassure, and connect young people to appropriate professional or community resources.

? Training Format: In-Person Workshop

This 8-hour, interactive session combines instruction, discussion, and hands-on activities to help participants build practical skills and confidence.

What the training includes:

Instructor-led learning: Guided activities, role-play scenarios, and case studies.

Practical tools: Apply the YMHFA Action Plan to real-life examples.

Supportive environment: Engage with peers and community members who share your commitment to youth well-being.

✅ What You’ll Learn

Through this course, participants will:

Recognize common signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges in youth

Respond effectively and empathetically during a mental health crisis

Apply the YMHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) to assess, assist, and connect young people to professional help

Understand how to support youth without overstepping personal or professional boundaries

Access and utilize school, community, and national resources for youth mental health support

Topics include:
? Depression • Anxiety • Trauma • Psychosis • Substance Use • Self-Harm • Crisis Situations

? Who Should Attend?

Teachers, school staff, counselors, and youth mentors

Parents, guardians, and caregivers

Healthcare and behavioral health professionals

College students and early-career professionals working with youth

Anyone interested in supporting the mental well-being of young people in their community

? Certificates & Continuing Education

Participants receive a Youth Mental Health First Aider Certificate valid for 3 years

7.5 Nursing Contact Hours available

The Alaska Nurses Association is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

(CEUs may also be applicable for other professional boards; please verify with your licensing body.)

? Why This Training Matters

Youth today face increasing pressures—from school stress to social media and beyond. Being prepared to recognize early signs of distress can make a critical difference.

By completing this training, you’ll become part of a growing statewide network of Youth Mental Health First Aiders helping to create safer, more supportive communities for Alaska’s youth.

Empower yourself with knowledge, build confidence, and be ready to respond when it matters most.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/juneau/youth-mental-health-first-aid-training-jan-26-2026-in-person/200029373172243
- **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness, mental-health
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 17

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Juneau
- **state**: AK
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Learning Connection - TLC - a program of SERRC
- **lat**: 58.29969
- **long**: -134.40544
- **full address**: The Learning Connection - TLC - a program of SERRC, 210 Ferry Way, Juneau, AK 99801-1389, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Youth Mental Health First Aid Training - Jan 26, 2026 - (In-Person) being held?
  - **A:** Youth Mental Health First Aid Training - Jan 26, 2026 - (In-Person) takes place on Mon, 26 Jan, 2026 at 08:30 am to Mon, 26 Jan, 2026 at 04:30 pm at The Learning Connection - TLC - a program of SERRC, 210 Ferry Way, Juneau, AK 99801-1389, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Youth Mental Health First Aid Training - Jan 26, 2026 - (In-Person)?
  - **A:** Youth Mental Health First Aid Training - Jan 26, 2026 - (In-Person) is organized by Alaska AHEC.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Youth Mental Health First Aid Training - Jan 26, 2026 - (In-Person) is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Juneau, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Youth Mental Health First Aid Training - Jan 26, 2026 - (In-Person) sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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