# Event Details - **Event Name**: Youth Mental Health First Aid Training @ Merakey - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 09:30 am – Fri, 22 Jan, 2027 at 09:30 am (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Learn the warning signs and how YOU can help!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 youth who are experiencing mental health or addiction challenges or crises. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. 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 AD/HD), and eating disorders.PLEASE NOTE: This training requires the completion of both the 2-hour self-paced webinar AND the 5.5-hour Instructor-Led training session to receive the 3-year national certification.RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:Individuals must live, work, or study in the City of Philadelphia to be eligible to participate in the training. We reserve the right to verify residency by email, phone, or other methods to determine eligibility for course enrollment.Please note that registration does not guarantee enrollment. We reserve the right to cancel or withdraw participants from a course, if necessary, without advance notice.Training Date and Time: Friday July 24, 2026 (9:30 AM - 3:30 PM ) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/philadelphia/youth-mental-health-first-aid-training-merakey/100001986426787996 - **Event Categories**: Workshops, health-wellness, virtual - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Philadelphia - **state**: PA - **country**: United States - **location**: 27 E Mt Airy Ave - **lat**: 40.0609873 - **long**: -75.1908766 - **full address**: 27 E Mt Airy Ave, 27 East Mount Airy Avenue, Philadelphia, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Youth Mental Health First Aid Training @ Merakey - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/abf63b89c65265863b5162b444c308f909be3490a53b51af7554e4c6da0573d0-rimg-w1200-h600-dc682f90-gmir.jpg?v=1775094618 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Youth Mental Health First Aid Training @ Merakey being held? - **A:** Youth Mental Health First Aid Training @ Merakey takes place on Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 09:30 am to Fri, 22 Jan, 2027 at 09:30 am at 27 E Mt Airy Ave, 27 East Mount Airy Avenue, Philadelphia, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Youth Mental Health First Aid Training @ Merakey? - **A:** Youth Mental Health First Aid Training @ Merakey is organized by YOUTH Mental Health First Aid (Philadelphia). - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Youth Mental Health First Aid Training @ Merakey 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 Philadelphia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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The content is gender-neutral and culturally relevant.Similar to CPR,Mental Health First Aiderslearn basic skills to help another person in need of support. Mental Health First Aid teaches how to assist a person who may be struggling with mental health or addiction challenges, and what to do if the person you are helping is in crisis.Research shows that people are more likely to assist another person after this training, and more likely to recommend treatment resources. This training has also shown to decrease stigma toward people with behavioral health challenges.First Aiders will complete the Self-Paced Pre-work prior to participating in a 5.5-hour, Instructor-led class using videoconferencing technology. Completion of both courses is required to obtain the 3-year national certification as a Mental Health First Aider.Questions? 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