# Event Details - **Event Name**: Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) - Blended/In Person - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 09:30 am – Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 03:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people.About this EventYouth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including ADHD), and eating disorders.Youth Mental Health First Aid is an early intervention public education program. It teaches adults how to recognize the signs and symptoms that suggest a potential mental health challenge, how to listen nonjudgmentally and give reassurance to a youth who may be experiencing a mental health challenge, and how to refer a person to appropriate professional support and services.By the end of the course, participants will be able to:Describe the purpose of Youth Mental Health First Aid and the role of the Youth Mental Health First Aider.Recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health challenges that may impact youth.Explain the impact of traumatic experiences and the role of resilience on adolescent development.Apply the appropriate steps of the YMHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) to non-crisis situations.Apply the appropriate steps of the YMHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) to crisis situations.Choose appropriate methods for self-care following the application of Youth Mental Health First Aid in a crisis or non-crisis situation.This is a blended webinar/in-person, Instructor led training. Participants must complete 100% of the online portion as well as the in person training and complete the post class requirements in order to obtain a 3 year Mental Health First Aid Certificate.Lunch will be provided. Training Value = $175 per personSupported by a generous grant from the Megan Butz Legacy of Hope.Should you have any questions, please contact the coordinator: Tracy Levine, tlevine@thechicagoschool.edu https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/ceff9c50-bef1-11f1-8a18-b3e52d4bf2d6-rimg-w1109-h740-dce8f8f8-gmir.jpg A bout the Instructor:Tracy Levine, MSW, LCSW is the Executive Director of the Naomi Ruth Cohen Institute for Mental Health Education at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Tracy has over 30 years of experience in behavioral health and direct services and has served as an Adjunct faculty in TCSPP’s Master of Counseling Psychology Program. Tracy is a certified Instructor for Mental Health First Aid and QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper trainings. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/cf180650-bef1-11f1-8a18-b3e52d4bf2d6-rimg-w1200-h192-dcf8f8f8-gmir.png https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/cf28f640-bef1-11f1-8a18-b3e52d4bf2d6-rimg-w1200-h186-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/cf3a8270-bef1-11f1-8a18-b3e52d4bf2d6-rimg-w1200-h337-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/cf4de360-bef1-11f1-8a18-b3e52d4bf2d6-rimg-w1200-h331-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/cf5f4880-bef1-11f1-8a18-b3e52d4bf2d6-rimg-w1200-h381-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg This program, when attended in its entirety, offers 6.5 CEs for Psychologists, 6.5 IL CEUS for Counselors and Social Workers, 6.5 CA BBS CEUs for LPCCs, LCSWs, or LMFTs, 6.5 ISBE PDCs for Illinois Educators, or 6.5 NBCC Clock Hours.For full description and information, please visit https://tcsppofficeofce.com/youth-mental-health-first-aid-ymhfa/ - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oak-brook/youth-mental-health-first-aid-ymhfa-blended-in-person/100002002736881926 - **Event Categories**: fitness, health-wellness, Workshops, Contests, virtual - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 6 hours - Location: Christ Church Oak Brook - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Oak Brook - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Christ Church Oak Brook - **lat**: 41.8322392 - **long**: -87.92987380000001 - **full address**: Christ Church Oak Brook, 501 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) - Blended/In Person - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/93a5e5a992c422e2035dd3468d52cfaed190c30d6b666e3ba468c6e2d1efa650-rimg-w1200-h498-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1791008165 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) - Blended/In Person being held? - **A:** Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) - Blended/In Person takes place on Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 09:30 am to Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 03:30 pm at Christ Church Oak Brook, 501 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) - Blended/In Person? - **A:** Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) - Blended/In Person is organized by Naomi Ruth Cohen Institute (NRCI). - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) - Blended/In Person is ideal for curious learners, students, 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 Oak Brook, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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