The course is designed for adults who regularly interact with adolescents (teachers, school staff, coaches, youth group leaders, parents, etc.) but is being tested for appropriateness within older adolescent groups (16 and older) to encourage youth peer-to-peer interaction. Since 2008, the core Mental Health First Aid course has been successfully offered to more than 175,000 people across the USA, including hospital staff, employers and business leaders, faith communities, law enforcement, and the general public.
The course teaches participants the risk factors and warning signs of a variety of mental health challenges common among adolescents, including anxiety, depression, psychosis, eating disorders, AD/HD, disruptive behavior disorders, and substance use disorder.
The Youth Mental Health First Aid USA curriculum focuses on information participants can use to help adolescents and transition-age youth, ages 12-18.
The in-person course is $20 per person. The class size requirement is a minimum of 5 participants and a maximum of 30 to hold a class, and requires the host to provide the training location.
Contact Stacy James for more information or to book a class.
Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm
Sat - Sun: Closed
Contact Information
E-mail: admin@teamdefenders.org
Phone: 817-201-8028
EIN-88-4186325
Tax Exempt 501c3
