Wānaka - Youth Mental Health First Aid (2 Day Course) - 18 & 25 February 2025.

Path Wānaka Ara Ki Wānaka is proud to co-host this TWO day community course in February 2025.  Facilitated by Mental Health First Aid Aotearoa, & Te Hau Toka, this course is designed to educate and empower adults working with rangitahi (young people) with the skills, knowledge and confidence to support their mental health.

The Youth MHFA programme focuses on how adults can support young people aged 11 to 18 years old.  Tailored to adults, it is for teachers, coaches, whānau, guidance counsellors, and youth workers. The Youth MHFA course includes topics such as eating disorders, depression, anxiety, psychosis, alongside those covered in the standard programme.

You will Learn:

1. To recognise the signs of mental health challenges and how to respond confidently to offer practical Mental Health First Aid skills.
2. What to say to someone – how to start that conversation, and provide the initial support required with confidence.

3. The evidenced based, and practical ALGEE Five-Step Action Plan:

• Approach crises effectively
• Listen non-judgmentally
• Give support and information
• Encourage professional help
• Encourage other support networks

Course Format

• 14-hour workshop in-person over two days, includes workbooks and take home materials.
• A light lunch and refreshments will be provided. Please advise if you have specific dietary requirements.  Contact: manager@pathwanaka.org.nz

Who Should Attend

• Adults who support young rangitahi in our community facing mental health challenges. 
• Note this course is not a therapy or support group, or suitable for those under 18.

We look forward to welcoming all attendees to our next Wānaka course.  Ngā mihi maioha to our fabulous facilitator Karyn Munro and her team from Te Hau Toka in providing Path Wānaka Ara Ki Wānaka the opportunity to co-host this workshop again in 2025.

Nga mihi ki a koe

Member Agencies: NZ Police, Community Networks/LINK, Te Kura o Tititea | Mt Aspiring College, Kahu Youth Trust, Queenstown Lakes District Council, ADLNZ, Students Against Dangerous Driving, Te Whatu Ora Southern, WellSouth & Te Hau Toka